The critics damned the play as a complete failure.
The critics damned the play as a complete failure.
English
failure
ˈfeɪljər, ˈfeɪ.ljɚ, ˈfeɪl.jɚ
Meaning: lack of success; breakdown; omission
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Example sentences
His failure to follow the instructions caused a problem.
His failure to follow the instructions caused a problem.
Don't let one failure discourage you.
Don't let one failure discourage you.
The failure to include the signature was a simple oversight that was quickly corrected.
The failure to include the signature was a simple oversight that was quickly corrected.
The fear of failure can sometimes paralyze a person's ability to act.
The fear of failure can sometimes paralyze a person's ability to act.
Usage Notes
Can refer to not succeeding in an aim, the state of not doing something expected, or a machine stopping working.
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