failed

[feɪld]

failed Definition

  • 1unsuccessful in achieving one's goal
  • 2not meeting expectations or requirements

Using failed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "failed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He failed to pass the exam.

  • Example

    The company's new product launch failed to meet sales targets.

  • Example

    The mission was a failed attempt to rescue hostages.

  • Example

    The project was deemed a failed experiment.

failed Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with failed

  • a country whose government has lost control and is unable to provide basic services and security to its citizens

    Example

    The country has become a failed state, with widespread violence and poverty.

  • a marriage that has ended in divorce or separation

    Example

    Their failed marriage was due to irreconcilable differences.

  • an actor who has not achieved success in their career

    Example

    He was a failed actor who never made it big in Hollywood.

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Summary: failed in Brief

The term 'failed' [feɪld] describes an unsuccessful attempt at achieving a goal or meeting expectations. It can refer to exams, projects, products, or missions, as in 'The company's new product launch failed to meet sales targets.' 'Failed' can also be used in phrases like 'failed state,' referring to a country that has lost control, or 'failed marriage,' describing a marriage that has ended in divorce or separation.

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