1.
Something that is ~ does not achieve what it was intended to achieve.
His efforts were ~.
...a second ~ operation on his knee...
There were reports last month of ~ negotiations between guerrillas and commanders.
? successful
ADJ
~ly
He has been trying ~ly to sell the business in one piece since early last year.
? successfully
ADV: ADV with v
2.
Someone who is ~ does not achieve what they intended to achieve, especially in their career.
The difference between successful and ~ people is that successful people put into practice the things they learn...
He and his friend Boris were ~ in getting a job.
? successful
ADJ