failure

/ˈfeɪljər/
noun
  1. The fact of not succeeding in doing or achieving something.
    • She saw the failed test not as a failure but as a learning opportunity.
    • His first attempt to climb the mountain ended in failure.
    • The project was a failure because the team ran out of time.
  2. A person or thing that does not succeed or meet expectations.
    • The new product was a complete failure in the market.
    • He felt like a failure after losing his job.
    • Don't call yourself a failure just because you made a mistake.
  3. The state of not functioning or working correctly.
    • The computer system suffered a failure and lost all the data.
    • The car's engine failure caused a long delay on the highway.
    • A power failure left the entire neighborhood in darkness.
  4. The act of not doing something that is expected or required.
    • Failure to follow the instructions may result in injury.
    • The company's failure to pay its bills led to bankruptcy.
    • His failure to show up on time cost him the job.
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