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unsuccessful Antonyms

Opposite of unsuccessful

Because the opposite of unsuccessful shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not achieving the desired aim, result, or outcome; failing to accomplish an intended purpose.

Usage Example

"After several successful attempts to repair the antique clock, she decided to take it to a professional horologist."

Strongest
successful
effective
Strong
fruitful
productive
triumphant
victorious
profitable

• adjective (Context 2)

Not attaining wealth, popularity, prestige, or professional eminence.

Usage Example

"The novel tells the story of an successful playwright who eventually finds fulfillment teaching drama at a community college."

Strongest
successful
prosperous
Strong
thriving
flourishing
accomplished
prominent

Similar words to unsuccessful

Words similar to unsuccessful shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

failed
fruitless
ineffective
futile
abortive
struggling
unprosperous
unproductive
See all synonyms of unsuccessful

• Nearby Words

unsubstantiated
unsubtle
unsubtly
unsuccessful
unsuccessfully
unsuccessfulness
unsugared

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Unsuccessful. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/unsuccessful
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