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View synonyms for failed

failed

[ feyld ]

adjective

  1. falling short of success or achievement in something expected, desired, etc.:

    bad memories from a failed relationship; a failed attempt to save his daughter.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of failed1

First recorded in 1650–60; fail ( def ) + -ed 2( def )

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Example Sentences

Ultimately, Gow says, the brothers failed in their efforts to recreate the Auroch.

This is the Mexico that has been called a “failed state” — most recently by Jose “Pepe” Mujica, the president of Uruguay.

Their first attempt to unseat the House speaker failed miserably, so why not try again?

Apparently, the company “failed to properly test its systems.”

Yet meaningful negotiations to free the hostages have failed to get off the ground.

But with all her advantages Miss Solomonson failed with the old lord, and she abuses him to this day.

This was my sincere endeavor, in those many discourses I had with that monarch, although it unfortunately failed of success.

He failed to see that this man had suffered bitterly through his evil machinations.

History gives them scant notice, and the Federal government has failed to reward them as they deserve.

Probably his Private Secretary, considering you a new man, will have failed to furnish the necessary information.

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