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unsuccess

[ uhn-suhk-ses ]

/ ˌʌn səkˈsɛs /

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noun

lack of success; failure.

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Origin of unsuccess

First recorded in 1580–90; un-¹ + success

Words nearby unsuccess

unsub, unsubscribe, unsubstantial, unsubstantiated, unsubtle, unsuccess, unsuccessful, unsuitable, unsuited, unsullied, unsung

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How to use unsuccess in a sentence

So in his ignorance of the real difficulty, he had thought to conquer his unsuccess by putting forth a greater effort.
To Him That Hath|Leroy Scott
Another reason of your unsuccess is that Lager is a hard chap to fite agin.
Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 25, September 17, 1870|Various
His young features were stamped with a melancholy grace, his looks told of unsuccess and many blighted hopes.
The Magic Skin|Honore de Balzac
Lack of confidence in one's own powers is the source of every kind of feebleness and of all unsuccess.
Poise: How to Attain It|D. Starke

In the first place, I tried, with apparent unsuccess, to make it clear I'm not predicting.
Greener Than You Think|Ward Moore