Synonyms for

Failed

Verb / feɪld / Another word for failed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Failed means to not succeed in doing something.

Synonyms & similar words

break flunk conkout breakdown runout succeed giveout flushit die bomb go pass giveway fail gobad betray miscarry neglect manage gowrong unsuccessful unaccomplished defeated disappointed futile ineffective abortive fruitless unproductive unprofitable unrewarding unfruitful unfulfilled unrealized unsuccessful unattained unsuccessful unfulfilled unrealized unattained

Synonyms by register

Formal

unsuccessful ineffective unaccomplished disappointed

Informal

bombed flopped crashed pooped out

Literary

vanquished undone discredited

Antonyms

succeeded triumphed prevailed won achieved prospered flourished

Common collocations

  • failed to achieve
  • failed miserably
  • failed attempt
  • failed to meet
  • failed to impress
  • failed to notice
  • failed the exam

Word family

noun failure
adjective failed
adverb failedly

Usage note

The word 'failed' often implies a lack of success in a specific endeavor or expectation. It can carry a negative connotation, suggesting a deficiency or inadequacy.

Example sentences

  1. I failed my driving test.
  2. She failed to turn in her homework.
  3. He failed to score a goal in the game.
  4. The experiment failed to produce any results.
  5. The business failed after only a year.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. - Thomas Edison
  • Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly. - Robert F. Kennedy

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