unsuccessful

• Qualifie ce qui n'atteint pas le résultat ou l'objectif souhaité ; qui échoue, qui n'aboutit pas.

Describes something that does not achieve the desired result or goal; not successful.

1. Not achieving successB1formal

   Failing to achieve a desired goal or outcome; not successful.

   qui échoue

   • His attempt to climb the mountain was unsuccessful due to bad weather.
   • The company's new product launch was unsuccessful.
   • She made an unsuccessful bid for the position.

   Synonymesabortivefruitlessfutileineffectiveineffectualthwartedunproductivevain

   Antonymesprosperoussuccessfultriumphantvictoriouswinning

2. Failing to accomplish an intended resultB1formal

   Not producing the intended or hoped-for result; fruitless.

   Sans succès

   • The negotiations were unsuccessful in reaching a peace agreement.
   • His efforts to fix the car were unsuccessful.
   • The treatment was unsuccessful in curing the disease.

   Synonymesabortivefruitlessfutileineffectiveineffectualunavailingunproductiveuselessvain

   Antonymessuccessful