adjective

failed

failed, unsuccessful

It was a failed attempt.

It was a failed attempt.

He is a failed actor.

He is a failed actor.

a/an ((failed)) + ((noun)) unsuccessful It was a failed experiment.

Synonyms: unsuccessful, abortive; Antonyms: successful, passed

Past participle of the verb 'fail', from Old French 'faillir' meaning 'to fail, be lacking'.

Think of something that did not succeed. A 'failed' plan is a plan that didn't work.

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