Dictionary entryCEFR B1adjective
unsuccessful
IPA pronunciation: /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfl/
Listen to the pronunciationRussian meaning
неудачный, безуспешный
English definition
Not achieving the desired result.
Example
His attempt to climb the mountain was unsuccessful due to bad weather.
Collocations
- unsuccessful attempt
- unsuccessful candidate
- unsuccessful bid
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