Dictionary Check: failure

"failure" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 12 points

Definition

noun

an act that fails

Example: "his failure to pass the test"
noun

an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose

Example: "the surprise party was a complete failure"
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noun

lack of success

Example: "he felt that his entire life had been a failure"
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noun

a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently

noun

an unexpected omission

Example: "he resented my failure to return his call"
noun

inability to discharge all your debts as they come due

Example: "the company had to declare bankruptcy"
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