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Meaning of unsuccessfulness
The state of not achieving the desired or intended outcome.
Etymology of unsuccessfulness
The word "unsuccessfulness" is derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the noun "successfulness" which is formed from the adjective "successful" and the suffix "-ness" forming a noun indicating a state or quality.
The word has its roots in the 15th century, with "success" coming from the Latin "successus" meaning "a coming after" or "a following after", and the prefix "un-" indicating the opposite or negation of the quality.
Synonyms
ineffectiveness
ineffectualness
unfruitfulness
unproductiveness
inefficacy
inadequacy
insufficiency
failure
uselessness
pointlessness
futility
hopelessness
helplessness
powerlessness
weakness
frailty
feebleness
inadequateness
incompetence
incapability
ineptness
clumsiness
maladroitness
gaucheness
awkwardness
inelegance
unskillfulness
amateurishness
inexpertness
Definitions
- The quality of being unsuccessful, lacking the desired or intended outcome.
- * The state of not achieving something, especially because of a lack of skill, effort, or good luck.
Usage Examples
- The company's unsuccessfulness in the market was due to poor management and lack of innovation.
- * Despite her best efforts, she felt a sense of unsuccessfulness after not getting the job she applied for.
Antonyms
successfulness
effectiveness
productiveness
efficacy
adequacy
sufficiency
accomplishment
achievement
triumph
victory
excellence
proficiency
skillfulness
expertness
capability
competence
efficiency
fruitfulness
usefulness
pointfulness