unsuccessful
adjective uk/ˌʌn.səkˈses.fəl/ us/ˌʌn.səkˈses.fəl/
B2 不成功的，失败的；落空的
not achieving the hoped for result; not successful
They made several unsuccessful attempts to reach the men. 他们试着好几次联络那几个男人，结果都落了空。
His application was unsuccessful. 他的申请失败了。
Synonyms: abortive failed
Opposite: successful
- More examples
- Her bid for re-election was unsuccessful.
- Attempts to trace the whereabouts of a man seen leaving the scene of the crime have so far been unsuccessful.
- Our firm stands to lose a lot of money if the deal is unsuccessful.
- We are sorry to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful.
- We have been unsuccessful in finding a replacement.