unsuccessful

adjective
UK: /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
US: /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/

  1. Not having the result or effect that was wanted or intended; failing to achieve success.

    1. The project was unsuccessful, and we lost money because of unsuccessful advertising.
    2. Our attempts to revive the business were ultimately unsuccessful despite our best efforts.

  2. Without success; not achieving what you wanted to achieve.

    1. He was unsuccessful in his attempt to climb the mountain.
    2. The company's marketing campaign proved unsuccessful, leading to a significant drop in sales.

Synonyms

fruitless vain abortive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unsuccessful" in English means: Not having the result or effect that was wanted or intended; failing to achieve success., Without success; not achieving what you wanted to achieve..

The phonetic transcription of "unsuccessful" is /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/ in British English and /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unsuccessful": fruitless, vain, abortive.

Example usage of "unsuccessful": "The project was unsuccessful, and we lost money because of unsuccessful advertising.". More examples on the page.