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failures

/ˈfeɪljərz/ /ˈfeɪljʊrz/

Meanings
noun
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.

Examples :

"School: "The student learned from his past failures and improved his grades in the next semester." "
outcome condition negative business achievement

Related Words

Illustration condition

condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

Illustration termination

termination noun

/tɚmɪˈneɪʃən/

The process of terminating or the state of being terminated.

"The termination of the school year meant the end of summer vacation. "

Illustration improved

improved verb

/ɪmˈpɹuːvd/

To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).

"Buying more servers would improve performance."

Illustration endeavour

endeavour noun

/ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ɚ/

A sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal; assiduous or persistent activity.

"The student's endeavour to improve her math skills paid off with a better grade on the test. "

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opposite noun

/ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/

Something opposite or contrary to something else.

"My brother's opinion is the opposite of mine on the best way to study for the exam. "

Illustration bankruptcy

bankruptcy noun

/ˈbæŋkɹʌptsɪ/

A legally declared or recognized condition of insolvency of a person or organization.

"The failing bakery declared bankruptcy after several years of declining sales. "

Illustration breakdown

breakdown noun

/ˈbɹeɪkdaʊn/

A failure, particularly mechanical; something that has failed

"We saw a breakdown by the side of the road."

Illustration incapable

incapable noun

/ɪnˈkeɪpəbl̩/

One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.

"The incapable student struggled to complete even the simplest assignments. "

Illustration convinced

convinced verb

/kənˈvɪnst/

To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.

"The teacher convinced the students that the Earth revolves around the sun, using diagrams and explanations. "

Illustration objective

objective noun

/ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/

A material object that physically exists.

"The objective of the science experiment was the smooth, grey rock. "

Illustration intended

intended verb

/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/

(usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

"He intends to go to university."

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desirable noun

/dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/

A thing that people want; something that is desirable.

"There are plenty of desirables on display in the window."