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 failure failure /ˈfeɪljɝ/

noun

  1. () An act that fails  ( failure )
    an act that fails
     His failure to pass the test
    his failure to pass the test
  2. () An event that does not accomplish its intended purpose  ( failure )
    an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
     The surprise party was a complete failure
    the surprise party was a complete failure
  3. () A person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently  ( loser , nonstarter , unsuccessful person , failure , no-hoper [Informal] )
    a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
      Despite his efforts, John considered himself a failure because he hadn't achieved his goals.
    Despite his efforts, John considered himself a failure because he hadn't achieved his goals.
  4. () Lack of success  ( failure )
    lack of success
     He felt that his entire life had been a failure
    he felt that his entire life had been a failure
     That year there was a crop failure
    that year there was a crop failure
  5. () An unexpected omission  ( failure )
    an unexpected omission
     He resented my failure to return his call
    he resented my failure to return his call
     The mechanic's failure to check the brakes
    the mechanic's failure to check the brakes
  6. Loss of ability to function normally  ( failure )
    loss of ability to function normally
     Kidney failure
    kidney failure
  7. Inability to discharge all your debts as they come due  ( failure , bankruptcy )
    inability to discharge all your debts as they come due
     The company had to declare bankruptcy
    the company had to declare bankruptcy
     Fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks
    fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks