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unsuccessful

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English

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Etymology

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From un- +‎ successful.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfl̩/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • Hyphenation: un‧suc‧cess‧ful

Adjective

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unsuccessful (comparative more unsuccessful, superlative most unsuccessful)

  1. Failed, not successful.
    His unsuccessful attempt earned him sympathy, condolences, and an occasional good-natured ribbing.
    • 2004, Luiz Moutinho, Charles S. Chien, Problems in marketing:
      For example, an unsuccessful men's deodorant was successfully remerchandised by repackaging, heavier advertising, a higher price and new brand name 'Brut'.

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