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adjective
- 1. (of an undertaking or a relationship) not achieving its end or not lasting; unsuccessful: "a failed coup attempt"
- 2. (of a mechanism) not functioning properly: "an aircraft with a failed engine"
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Failed definition: falling short of success or achievement in something expected, desired, etc.. See examples of FAILED used in a sentence.
a. : to disappoint the expectations or trust of. her friends failed her. b. : to miss performing an expected service or function for. his wit failed him. 2. : to be deficient in : lack. never failed an invincible courage Douglas MacArthur.
adjective [ before noun ] uk / feɪld / us / feɪld / Add to word list. having not succeeded: a failed actress / writer. She has two failed marriages behind her. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not achieving wealth, popularity, or success.
Definition of failed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
FAIL definition: 1. to not succeed in what you are trying to achieve or are expected to do: 2. if none of our plans…. Learn more.
adjective. falling short of success or achievement in something expected, desired, etc.: bad memories from a failed relationship; a failed attempt to save his daughter. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of failed 1. First recorded in 1650–60; fail ( def ) + -ed 2 ( def ) Discover More. Example Sentences.
Fail definition: to fall short of success or achievement in something expected, attempted, desired, or approved. See examples of FAIL used in a sentence.
Definition of fail verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Define failed. failed synonyms, failed pronunciation, failed translation, English dictionary definition of failed. adj. Having undergone failure: new economic policies intended to replace the failed ones of a past administration.
(feɪld ) adjective. 1. unsuccessful; abortive. a failed attempt to smuggle a shipment of weapons into the country. She was accused of involvement with the failed coup. After a failed military offensive, all government troops and police were withdrawn from the island. The truth is, I'm a failed comedy writer really. a failed hotel business. 2.
