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Meaning of unsuccessful chance
An unsuccessful chance refers to an opportunity that does not lead to the desired outcome or result.
Etymology of unsuccessful chance
The word "unsuccessful" comes from the prefix "un-" meaning not, and "successful" from the Latin "successus" meaning a coming after, or a following after, which is derived from "succedere" meaning to come after.
The word "chance" comes from the Old French "cheance" meaning a fall, or an accident, which is derived from the Latin "cadere" meaning to fall.
Synonyms
unsuccessful attempt
failed effort
missed opportunity
unsuccessful endeavor
futile try
unsuccessful shot
failed chance
unsuccessful bid
lost opportunity
unsuccessful pursuit
abortive attempt
stillborn effort
unsuccessful venture
fruitless endeavor
unsuccessful undertaking
vain attempt
unsuccessful move
failed endeavor
unsuccessful campaign
lost cause
forlorn hope
unsuccessful trial
unsuccessful experiment
failed project
unsuccessful initiative
unsuccessful proposal
unsuccessful suggestion
unsuccessful idea
unsuccessful plan
unsuccessful strategy
unsuccessful tactic
Definitions
- The phrase "unsuccessful chance" is not found in Oxford Languages as a single entry, but it can be understood as a combination of "unsuccessful" and "chance", where "unsuccessful" means not achieving the intended goal or result, and "chance" refers to an opportunity or a possibility of something happening.
- * The definition of "unsuccessful" is having failed to achieve the intended goal or result.
- * The definition of "chance" is a possibility or opportunity of something happening.
Usage Examples
- The company took an unsuccessful chance on a new product, which failed to gain traction in the market.
- * She took an unsuccessful chance on a new career path, but eventually returned to her old job.
- * The team took an unsuccessful chance on a new strategy, which led to their defeat in the tournament.
Antonyms
successful attempt
winning chance
effective effort
fruitful endeavor
prosperous venture
thriving initiative
booming campaign
triumphant trial
victorious experiment
accomplished project
achieved goal
realized ambition
fulfilled hope
attained objective
gained advantage
won opportunity
lucky break
fortunate circumstance
prosperous situation
favorable condition