unsuccessful

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BrE /ʌnˈsʌksesfl/ AmE /ʌnˈsʌksesfl/

adjective en → es

1 NOT SUCCEED [attributive / predicative] B1

not achieving the result that was wanted or expected

insatisfactorio, no exitoso, fracasado

  • be unsuccessful at doing sth

Collocations unsuccessful attempt · unsuccessful effort

  • He was unsuccessful in his attempts to find a job.

    No fue exitoso en sus intentos de encontrar un trabajo.

2 NOT WIN [attributive / predicative] B1

not winning or being the best, especially in sports or competitions

derrotado, perdedor, no ganador

  • be unsuccessful against somebody

Collocations unsuccessful team · unsuccessful player

  • The team was unsuccessful in their last match.

    El equipo no fue exitoso en su último partido.

1 NOT SUCCESFUL [attributive / predicative] B1

not achieving the desired result or goal; failing to succeed

insatisfactorio, no exitoso, fracasado

  • be unsuccessful at doing sth

Collocations unsuccessful attempt · unsuccessful effort

  • The project was unsuccessful.

    El proyecto no fue exitoso.