failure - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

an unexpected omission

Synonyms

• failure

More generic

• omission
• skip

More specific

• breach
• copout
• dashing hopes
• disappointment

Noun

an act that fails

Synonyms

• failure

More generic

• nonaccomplishment
• nonachievement

More specific

• backsliding
• default
• error
• failing
• flunk
• lapse
• lapsing
• loss
• misplay
• naught
• nonconformance
• nonconformity
• nonpayment
• nonremittal
• out
• relapse
• relapsing
• reversion
• reverting

Noun

an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose

Synonyms

• failure

More generic

• happening
• natural event
• occurrence
• occurrent

Opposite / Antonyms

• success

More specific

• abortion
• breakdown
• bust
• defeat
• downfall
• equipment failure
• fizzle
• flame-out
• flop
• licking
• malformation
• malfunction
• miscarriage
• miscreation
• misfire
• miss
• ruin
• ruination

Noun

a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently

Synonyms

• failure
• loser
• nonstarter
• unsuccessful person

More generic

• unfortunate
• unfortunate person

More specific

• bankrupt
• dud
• flash in the pan
• flop
• insolvent
• underdog
• washout

Noun

loss of ability to function normally

Synonyms

• failure

More generic

• disorder
• upset

More specific

• coronary failure
• heart failure
• kidney failure
• renal failure

Noun

lack of success

Synonyms

• failure

More generic

• circumstances
• destiny
• fate
• fortune
• lot
• luck
• portion

Opposite / Antonyms

• success

More specific

• bank failure
• bankruptcy
• crop failure
• dead duck

Noun

inability to discharge all your debts as they come due

Synonyms

• bankruptcy
• failure

More generic

• insolvency

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