Definition of "unsuccessful" []

• Having an unfavorable outcome: an unsuccessful venture. (adjective)
• Failing to attain something desired or intended: an unsuccessful entrepreneur. (adjective)

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• "The fraudulent conviction of the late Senator Ted Stevens was referred to as "unsuccessful," which it was, after he lost reelection by a hair's breadth."
• "During the course of the investigation, Blecker forged three additional letters in unsuccessful attempts to have the new RTP cancelled and withdrawn."
• "Blecker forged three additional letters in unsuccessful attempts to have the new RTP cancelled and withdrawn."