n. Function: noun
1 omission of performance of an action or task FF1C; the mechanic's failure to adjust the brakes FF1E;
Synonyms: default, delinquency, dereliction, neglect, oversight
Related Words: laxity, negligence, remissness, slackness; indifference, unconcern
Contrasted Words: accomplishment, achievement, discharge, effectuation, fulfillment
2 lack of satisfactory performance or effect FF1C; the failure of the candidate in the election FF1E;
Synonyms: defeat, insuccess, nonsuccess, unsuccess, unsuccessfulness
Related Words: failing, fault, imperfection, shortcoming
Idioms: no go
Antonyms: success
3 the fact or state of being inadequate FF1C; the crop failure brought on a near famine FF1E;
Synonyms: defalcation, deficiency, deficit, inadequacy, insufficience, insufficiency, lack, scantiness, shortage, underage; compare ABSENCE , SCARCITY
Related Words: inferiority, meagerness, poorness, skimpiness; dearth, paucity
Contrasted Words: abundance, adequacy, sufficiency
4 a marked weakening FF1C; felt a gradual failure of physical strength FF1E;
Synonyms: declination, decline, deterioration, ebbing, waning
Related Words: debilitation, enfeeblement, exhaustion, flagging, weakness
Contrasted Words: improvement; invigoration, revitalization, strengthening
5 one that has failed FF1C; he is a failure in school because of inattention FF1E;
Synonyms: bomb, bummer, bust, dud, flop, lemon, loser
Related Words: botch, fiasco, fizzle, hash, muddle, washout; has-been, might-have-been
Antonyms: success