failure

Noun (7)failures

1. an act that fails“his failure to pass the test”Type of nonaccomplishment, nonachievementKinds loss, error, backsliding, failing, naught, nonconformity, default, out
2. an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose“the surprise party was a complete failure”Opposite successType of happening, occurrenceKinds defeat, downfall, miss, malfunction, malformation, flop, flame-out, breakdown, miscarriage
3. lack of success“he felt that his entire life had been a failure”“that year there was a crop failure”Opposite successType of fortune, destinyKinds bankruptcy, crop failure, dead duck, bank failure
4. a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistentlySynonyms: losernonstarterunsuccessful personType of unfortunate, unfortunate personKinds bankrupt, flop, underdog, flash in the pan
5. an unexpected omission“he resented my failure to return his call”“the mechanic's failure to check the brakes”Type of omission, skipKinds breach, disappointment, copout
6. inability to discharge all your debts as they come due“the company had to declare bankruptcy”“fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks”Synonyms: bankruptcyType of insolvency
7. loss of ability to function normally“kidney failure”