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unsuccessfulness Synonyms

Another word for unsuccessfulness

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• noun (Context 1)

The state, quality, or condition of failing to achieve a desired aim, result, or objective.

Usage Example

"The repeated failure of the initial experiments prompted the research team to revise their methodology."

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failure
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nonachievement
futility
fruitlessness
ineffectiveness
inefficacy
vainness
defeat

Opposites of unsuccessfulness

The opposite of unsuccessfulness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

success
successfulness
achievement
accomplishment
triumph
effectiveness
fruitfulness
prosperity
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unsuccessfulness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unsuccessfulness
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