FAILURE as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • an unexpected omission
   Usage Example(s)
   • he resented my failure to return his call
   • the mechanic’’s failure to check the brakes
   Hypernyms(s) failure is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • omission (what does omission mean?)
   • skip (what does skip mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • disappointment (what does disappointment mean?)
   • dashing hopes (what does dashing hopes mean?)
   • breach (what does breach mean?)
   • copout (what does copout mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • fail (what does fail mean?)
   • neglect (what does neglect mean?)
2. Meaning
   • an act that fails
   Usage Example(s)
   • his failure to pass the test
   Hypernyms(s) failure is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • nonaccomplishment (what does nonaccomplishment mean?)
   • nonachievement (what does nonachievement mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • failing (what does failing mean?)
   • naught (what does naught mean?)
   • loss (what does loss mean?)
   • backsliding (what does backsliding mean?)
   • lapse (what does lapse mean?)
   • lapsing (what does lapsing mean?)
   • relapse (what does relapse mean?)
   • relapsing (what does relapsing mean?)
   • reversion (what does reversion mean?)
   • reverting (what does reverting mean?)
   • error (what does error mean?)
   • misplay (what does misplay mean?)
   • out (what does out mean?)
   • nonconformity (what does nonconformity mean?)
   • default (what does default mean?)
   • nonpayment (what does nonpayment mean?)
   • nonremittal (what does nonremittal mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • fail (what does fail mean?)
   • go wrong (what does go wrong mean?)
   • miscarry (what does miscarry mean?)
3. Meaning
   • an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
   Usage Example(s)
   • the surprise party was a complete failure
   Hypernyms(s) failure is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • happening (what does happening mean?)
   • occurrence (what does occurrence mean?)
   • natural event (what does natural event mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • success (what does success mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • downfall (what does downfall mean?)
   • ruin (what does ruin mean?)
   • ruination (what does ruination mean?)
   • flame-out (what does flame-out mean?)
   • malfunction (what does malfunction mean?)
   • miscarriage (what does miscarriage mean?)
   • abortion (what does abortion mean?)
   • miss (what does miss mean?)
   • misfire (what does misfire mean?)
   • flop (what does flop mean?)
   • bust (what does bust mean?)
   • malformation (what does malformation mean?)
   • miscreation (what does miscreation mean?)
   • breakdown (what does breakdown mean?)
   • equipment failure (what does equipment failure mean?)
   • defeat (what does defeat mean?)
   • licking (what does licking mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • fail (what does fail mean?)
   • fail (what does fail mean?)
   • go wrong (what does go wrong mean?)
   • miscarry (what does miscarry mean?)
4. Meaning
   • a person with a record of failing
   • someone who loses consistently
   Synonym(s)
   • loser (what does loser mean?)
   • nonstarter (what does nonstarter mean?)
   • unsuccessful person (what does unsuccessful person mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) failure is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • unfortunate (what does unfortunate mean?)
   • unfortunate person (what does unfortunate person mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • achiever (what does achiever mean?)
   • winner (what does winner mean?)
   • success (what does success mean?)
   • succeeder (what does succeeder mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • bankrupt (what does bankrupt mean?)
   • insolvent (what does insolvent mean?)
   • flash in the pan (what does flash in the pan mean?)
   • flop (what does flop mean?)
   • dud (what does dud mean?)
   • washout (what does washout mean?)
   • underdog (what does underdog mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • lose (what does lose mean?)
   • fail (what does fail mean?)
   • go wrong (what does go wrong mean?)
   • miscarry (what does miscarry mean?)
5. Meaning
   • loss of ability to function normally
   Usage Example(s)
   • kidney failure
   Hypernyms(s) failure is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • disorder (what does disorder mean?)
   • upset (what does upset mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • heart failure (what does heart failure mean?)
   • coronary failure (what does coronary failure mean?)
   • renal failure (what does renal failure mean?)
   • kidney failure (what does kidney failure mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • fail (what does fail mean?)
   • go bad (what does go bad mean?)
   • give way (what does give way mean?)
   • die (what does die mean?)
   • give out (what does give out mean?)
   • conk out (what does conk out mean?)
   • go (what does go mean?)
   • break (what does break mean?)
   • break down (what does break down mean?)
6. Meaning
   • lack of success
   Usage Example(s)
   • he felt that his entire life had been a failure
   • that year there was a crop failure
   Hypernyms(s) failure is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • fortune (what does fortune mean?)
   • destiny (what does destiny mean?)
   • fate (what does fate mean?)
   • luck (what does luck mean?)
   • lot (what does lot mean?)
   • circumstances (what does circumstances mean?)
   • portion (what does portion mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • success (what does success mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • bankruptcy (what does bankruptcy mean?)
   • bank failure (what does bank failure mean?)
   • crop failure (what does crop failure mean?)
   • dead duck (what does dead duck mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • fail (what does fail mean?)
   • go wrong (what does go wrong mean?)
   • miscarry (what does miscarry mean?)
7. Meaning
   • inability to discharge all your debts as they come due
   Synonym(s)
   • bankruptcy (what does bankruptcy mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the company had to declare bankruptcy
   • fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks
   Hypernyms(s) failure is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • insolvency (what does insolvency mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • fail (what does fail mean?)
   • bankrupt (what does bankrupt mean?)
   • ruin (what does ruin mean?)
   • break (what does break mean?)
   • smash (what does smash mean?)