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failed

American

[feyld] / feɪld /

adjective

falling short of success or achievement in something expected, desired, etc..

bad memories from a failed relationship; a failed attempt to save his daughter.

Etymology

Origin of failed

First recorded in 1650–60; fail ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

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