nonsuccess
- noun
- /ˌnɒn.səˈk.sɛs/
:
fracasado
- Despite his hard work, some labeled him a nonsuccess because he never won any awards.
Examples
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She refused to let one setback define her as a nonsuccess in her career.
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The media often focuses on winners, ignoring the stories of every nonsuccess who tried their best.
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His career has been marked by nonsuccess.
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Many people experience nonsuccess at some point in their lives.
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Despite his many efforts, some labeled him a nonsuccess because he never secured a promotion.
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She worked tirelessly on her project but still considered herself a nonsuccess when it didn't meet expectations.
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The story of each nonsuccess often goes untold, overshadowed by tales of victors and achievements.
Synonyms
405
2.7
A person who does not succeed at things they try
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5.8
A person who disappoints others by not doing well
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7.2
A person who fails to succeed after showing early promise
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4.2
A person who often fails to reach their goals
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7.6
A person who often fails and is not taken seriously
A person who does less well than expected for their abilities
Antonyms
How Successful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Nonsuccess for a person comes from the prefix non- meaning 'not' and the familiar word success meaning 'a good result', so it simply names someone who is 'not successful' or is seen as a failure.