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FAILURES

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There are 7 meanings of the word Failures.

How to pronounce failures:

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Failures - as a noun

An event that does not accomplish its intended purpose

Example: "The surprise party was a complete failure"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
happening17natural eventoccurrence16occurrent13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
success11

Lack of success

Example: "He felt that his entire life had been a failure"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
circumstances21destiny11fate7fortune10lot3luck10portion9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
success11

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
loser5nonstarter10unsuccessful person
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unfortunate14unfortunate person
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An unexpected omission

Example: "He resented my failure to return his call"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
omission10skip10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Inability to discharge all your debts as they come due

Example: "The company had to declare bankruptcy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bankruptcy23

Loss of ability to function normally

Example: "Kidney failure"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disorder10upset7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"His failures in the business world were well-known."
"The team's failures can be attributed to poor communication."
"Her academic failures were a result of a lack of effort."
"The company's financial failures led to its bankruptcy."
"The failures of the government to address the issue caused public outcry."
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Word Game Points

Is FAILURES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, failures is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FAILURES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is FAILURES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, failures is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FAILURES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is FAILURES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, failures is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FAILURES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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