success
noun
the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
nonsuccess
-
a word derived from
success.
Example Sentences
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The author worries that Ghana is repeating this automobile nonsuccess today.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
Missing are any nonsuccess stories, as well as details of procedures, costs and research methods.
From New York Times ● Jun. 2, 2016
During the eighteen months Mr. Hoover was connected with the company, first as engineer and later as manager, it changed from a nonsuccess to a success, and continued as a success.
From Time Magazine Archive
Europe, after all, is indulging in its own protracted bout of navel gazing now that moves toward a common defense and security policy have met with spectacular nonsuccess.
From Time Magazine Archive
Indeed, at every fresh promotion, Hubert was passed over in so pointed a fashion that his colleagues began to laugh at and to taunt him with his nonsuccess.
From Under a Charm, Vol. III. (of III) A Novel by E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers) Werner
