failure

//ˈfeɪljər//
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Noun

failureSingular
failuresPlural
1

Lack of success in doing or achieving something.

The project ended in failure.

2

An unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing.

He felt like a failure after losing his job.

3

The action or state of not functioning properly or at all.

The power failure left the entire building in darkness.

4

The omission or neglect of expected or required action.

His failure to report the incident led to serious consequences.