unsuccessful
adjective
not achieving or not attended with success.
unsuccessfully
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a word derived from
unsuccessful.
Example Sentences
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In 2007, Drake unsuccessfully attempted to look for the home while he was visiting Los Angeles.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
He unsuccessfully stood on a joint ticket with fellow MP Ellie Chowns in 2025, with the pair losing to Polanski in the leadership contest.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
Forced out for the last time, Batista flew to Jacksonville and unsuccessfully requested asylum in the U.S.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026
Authorities had twice tried unsuccessfully to steer Bukhangi back to sea, using water jets and then nets, before launching a third attempt on Wednesday morning as the water grew colder.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
He watched himself try to squeeze behind the dumpster unsuccessfully.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
