Associations to the word «Unsuccessful»

Wiktionary

UNSUCCESSFUL, adjective. Failed, not successful.

Dictionary definition

UNSUCCESSFUL, adjective. Not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome.
UNSUCCESSFUL, adjective. Failing to accomplish an intended result; "an abortive revolt"; "a stillborn plot to assassinate the President".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats