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failure
failure
/ˈfeɪljɝ/
noun
(
)
An act that fails
(
failure
)
an act that fails
His failure to pass the test
his failure to pass the test
(
)
An event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
(
failure
)
an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
The surprise party was a complete failure
the surprise party was a complete failure
(
)
A person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
(
loser
,
nonstarter
,
unsuccessful person
,
failure
,
no-hoper
[Informal]
)
a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
Despite his efforts, John considered himself a failure because he hadn't achieved his goals.
Despite his efforts, John considered himself a failure because he hadn't achieved his goals.
(
)
Lack of success
(
failure
)
lack of success
He felt that his entire life had been a failure
he felt that his entire life had been a failure
That year there was a crop failure
that year there was a crop failure
(
)
An unexpected omission
(
failure
)
an unexpected omission
He resented my failure to return his call
he resented my failure to return his call
The mechanic's failure to check the brakes
the mechanic's failure to check the brakes
Loss of ability to function normally
(
failure
)
loss of ability to function normally
Kidney failure
kidney failure
Inability to discharge all your debts as they come due
(
failure
,
bankruptcy
)
inability to discharge all your debts as they come due
The company had to declare bankruptcy
the company had to declare bankruptcy
Fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks
fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks
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