failure

• Substantiv, das das Fehlen von Erfolg beim Erreichen eines Ziels bezeichnet, oder eine Person oder Sache, die Erwartungen oder Standards nicht entspricht.

A noun referring to a lack of success in achieving a goal, or a person or thing that does not meet expectations or standards.

1. Lack of successB1formal

   The fact of not achieving the desired outcome or goal.

   Misserfolg

   • The project was a failure due to poor planning.
   • He felt like a failure after losing the competition.
   • Failure is often a stepping stone to success.

   Synonymedefeatdisappointmentfrustrationletdownlossnonachievement

   Antonymeaccomplishmentachievementprosperitysuccesstriumphvictorywin

2. Malfunction or breakdownB1formal

   The state of not functioning correctly or stopping working.

   Fehlfunktion

   • The engine failure caused the plane to land early.
   • A power failure left the entire neighborhood in darkness.
   • The system failure resulted in data loss.

   Synonymebreakdownbugcrashdefecterrorfaultglitchmalfunctionmishapoutage

   Antonymefunctionoperationworking

3. Neglect or omissionB2formal

   The act of not doing something that is expected or required.

   Unterlassung

   • His failure to pay the bills led to a lawsuit.
   • The failure to follow instructions caused the accident.
   • Her failure to attend the meeting was noted.

   Synonymedefaultderelictionneglectnonperformanceomissionoversight

   Antonymeexecutionfulfillmentobservanceperformancesuccess