failed
Translation
failed, unsuccessful
Examples
It was a failed attempt.
It was a failed attempt.
He is a failed actor.
He is a failed actor.
Grammar Patterns
a/an ((failed)) + ((noun)) unsuccessful It was a failed experiment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unsuccessful, abortive; Antonyms: successful, passed
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'fail', from Old French 'faillir' meaning 'to fail, be lacking'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that did not succeed. A 'failed' plan is a plan that didn't work.