Definitions
- Referring to a goal or task that was attempted but not accomplished. - Describing an effort that did not result in the desired outcome. - Talking about a plan or project that failed to achieve its intended purpose.
- Referring to a goal or objective that was not attained. - Describing a task or mission that was not completed successfully. - Talking about a dream or aspiration that was not realized.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a failure to accomplish a goal or task.
- 2Both words have a negative connotation.
- 3Both words can be used to describe personal or professional situations.
- 4Both words are adjectives that can be used to modify a noun.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unsucceeded is less commonly used than unachieved.
- 2Focus: Unsucceeded emphasizes the effort put into the task while unachieved emphasizes the lack of attainment.
- 3Connotation: Unsucceeded can imply that success was possible but not achieved, while unachieved can imply that the goal was too difficult or unrealistic to attain.
- 4Form: Unsucceeded is derived from the verb 'to succeed' while unachieved is derived from the verb 'to achieve'.
Remember this!
While unsucceeded and unachieved are synonyms that both describe a failure to accomplish a goal or task, they differ in their usage, focus, tense, connotation, and form. Unsucceeded is less common and emphasizes the effort put into the task, while unachieved is more versatile and emphasizes the lack of attainment. Unsucceeded is typically used in the past tense, while unachieved can be used in both past and present tenses. Unsucceeded can imply that success was possible but not achieved, while unachieved can imply that the goal was too difficult or unrealistic to attain.
