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.

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Etymology

Origin of failed

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

Example Sentences

The SEC launched an investigation, and Rubin ultimately settled charges that he had failed to keep accurate records, neither admitting nor denying guilt.

From The Wall Street Journal

For the first time since the 1980-81 top-flight season, Liverpool had failed to win any of their three home league games against newly promoted sides.

From BBC

City have failed to apply any pressure to Arsenal during a four-game winless Premier League run since the turn of the year.

From Barron's

The commissioner also warned he would "not hesitate to refer the matter to the Court of Session" if ministers failed to comply by Thursday - a week on from the original deadline.

From BBC

Perhaps he did not watch or was not aware of how many times in this year’s playoffs teams had failed to convert on fourth down with disastrous consequences.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• abortive
• disastrous
• doomed
• foiled
• fruitless
• futile
• ill-fated
• ineffective
• ineffectual
• losing
• thwarted
• useless
• vain