unsuccessful

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
19
Words With Friends
26
Letters
12
Pronunciation
/ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfl̩/

Definition of unsuccessful

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. Failed, not successful.
    “His unsuccessful attempt earned him sympathy, condolences, and an occasional good-natured ribbing.”
    “For example, an unsuccessful men's deodorant was successfully remerchandised by repackaging, heavier advertising, a higher price and new brand name 'Brut'.”

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Etymology

From un- + successful.

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