failure

Definitions

Lack of success in achieving an expected or intended result.

The omission of expected or required action.

The state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective.

Examples

His failure to arrive on time caused the entire meeting to be delayed.

She viewed every failure as a valuable lesson that brought her closer to success.

Synonyms

fiasco defeat breakdown flop miscarriage loss collapse

Antonyms

success triumph victory accomplishment achievement attainment hit