unsuccessful
un|suc|cess|ful /'ʌnsəks'esfʊl/
1 [ADJ]
Something that is unsuccessful does not achieve what it was intended to achieve.
His efforts were unsuccessful.
...a second unsuccessful operation on his knee...
There were reports last month of unsuccessful negotiations between guerrillas and commanders.
≠ successful
● unsuccessfully [ADV] ADV with v
He has been trying unsuccessfully to sell the business in one piece since early last year.
≠ successfully
2 [ADJ]
Someone who is unsuccessful does not achieve what they intended to achieve, especially in their career.
The difference between successful and unsuccessful people is that successful people put into practice the things they learn...
He and his friend Boris were unsuccessful in getting a job.
≠ successful
1 [ADJ]
Something that is unsuccessful does not achieve what it was intended to achieve.
His efforts were unsuccessful.
...a second unsuccessful operation on his knee...
There were reports last month of unsuccessful negotiations between guerrillas and commanders.
≠ successful
● unsuccessfully [ADV] ADV with v
He has been trying unsuccessfully to sell the business in one piece since early last year.
≠ successfully
2 [ADJ]
Someone who is unsuccessful does not achieve what they intended to achieve, especially in their career.
The difference between successful and unsuccessful people is that successful people put into practice the things they learn...
He and his friend Boris were unsuccessful in getting a job.
≠ successful