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Synonyms

failed

American  
[feyld] / feɪld /

adjective

  1. 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. )

Example Sentences

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Gold and Treasuries have also failed to act as primary hedges, leaving the dollar as the dominant safe-haven winner.

From Barron's

Gold and Treasuries have also failed to act as primary hedges, leaving the dollar as the dominant safe-haven winner.

From Barron's

District Judge Amir Ali determined in his ruling issued Monday that Donner failed to meet the company rules and that his conduct was not protected by the District of Columbia’s sick leave law.

From Los Angeles Times

The report found that drivers failed to keep their attention to the road while using Ford’s advanced driving technology, known as Blue Cruise.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its stores failed to stand out, she said.

From MarketWatch

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