1. (noun)failure an act that fails Synonyms: bankruptcy, loser, nonstarter, unsuccessful person Antonyms: success
2. (noun)failure an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose Synonyms: bankruptcy, loser, nonstarter, unsuccessful person Antonyms: success
3. (noun)failure lack of success Synonyms: bankruptcy, loser, nonstarter, unsuccessful person Antonyms: success
4. (noun)failure, loser, nonstarter, unsuccessful person a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently Synonyms: bankruptcy, loser, failure, nonstarter, also-ran, unsuccessful person Antonyms: success
5. (noun)failure an unexpected omission Synonyms: bankruptcy, loser, nonstarter, unsuccessful person Antonyms: success
6. (noun)bankruptcy, failure inability to discharge all your debts as they come due Synonyms: bankruptcy, loser, nonstarter, failure, unsuccessful person Antonyms: success
7. (noun)failure loss of ability to function normally Synonyms: bankruptcy, loser, nonstarter, unsuccessful person Antonyms: success
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'failure'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. failure Misfortune is adverse fortune or any instance thereof, any untoward event, usually of lingering character or consequences, and such as the sufferer is not deemed directly responsible for; as, he ha Synonyms: misfortune, adversity, disappointment, ill fortune, ruin, affliction, disaster, ill luck, sorrow, bereavement, distress, misadventure, stroke, blow, failure, mischance, trial, calamity, hardship, misery, tribulation, chastening, harm, mishap, trouble, chastisement, ill, reverse, visitation Antonyms: blessing, consolation, gratification, pleasure, success, boon, good fortune, happiness, prosperity, triumph, comfort, good luck, joy, relief
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