failure
English → English
(outcome) Failure: a lack of success in achieving a goal
The rocket launch was a failure because the main engine stopped working two minutes after takeoff.
(English) The rocket launch was a failure because the main engine stopped working two minutes after takeoff.
The bridge collapse was caused by a structural failure in the steel cables.
(English) The bridge collapse was caused by a structural failure in the steel cables.
(person) Failure: a person or thing that is unsuccessful
Despite his hard work, the businessman felt like a failure when his third restaurant went bankrupt.
(English) Despite his hard work, the businessman felt like a failure when his third restaurant went bankrupt.
The new software was a total failure and was removed from the app store within a week.
(English) The new software was a total failure and was removed from the app store within a week.
Entry ID: en:en:failure · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary