unsuccessful

Word parts

un- + successful

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfl̩/

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• Hyphenation: un‧suc‧cess‧ful

Adjective

Positive unsuccessful

Comparative more unsuccessful

Superlative most unsuccessful

1. If something is unsuccessful, it is not successful.
   • Antonym: successful

   I tried, but I was unsuccessful.