unsuccessfulness

[uhn-suhk-ses-fuhl]

Origin

adjective

not achieving or not attended with success: an unsuccessful person; an unsuccessful venture.

Origin:
1610–20; un-¹ + successful

Related forms

un·suc·cess·ful·ly, adverb

un·suc·cess·ful·ness, noun

Synonyms
hapless, unfortunate, foiled, baffled.

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Unsuccessfulness is always a great word to know.

So is callithumpian. Does it mean:

an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

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Word Origin & History

unsuccessful

1617, from un- (1) "not" + successful.

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