unsuccessful
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- unsuccessfully adverb
- unsuccessfulness noun
Etymology
Origin of unsuccessful
First recorded in 1610–20; un- 1 + successful
Example Sentences
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“I don’t have a way to file it without potentially damaging his career, even if I am unsuccessful in its pursuit,” Barrera wrote.
From Salon
"You can't save everyone. But even your unsuccessful attempts will matter."
From BBC
It comes after AppLovin made an unsuccessful bid for TikTok’s assets outside of China, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal External link last year.
From Barron's
It comes after AppLovin made an unsuccessful bid for TikTok’s assets outside of China, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal External link last year.
From Barron's
Some of them are unsuccessful and given feedback on how to improve.
From BBC
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