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What is the opposite of success?

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Noun
Opposite of the achievement of an aim or goal
“He considered the training of his pet dog to be a great failure.”
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(business) Opposite of financial profitability
“We need to calculate our chances of bankruptcy before we invest more money in the business.”
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Opposite of someone or something that achieves their goals
“The university graduate was now considered a failure by his family.”
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Opposite of that which achieves wealth, respect, or fame
“The singer was now considered a nobody after the failure of his latest album.”
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Opposite of positive outcome from the achievement of one's goals
“He suffered through his misfortune and was now at risk of severe depression.”
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Opposite of an instance of winning or having success
“This latest defeat will mean that she is no longer a contender for the world title.”
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Opposite of the build up to something more advanced
“Recent years have seen a decline in the company's influence within the industry.”
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Opposite of the final result, or outcome of something
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Opposite of the power to produce the desired result
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Opposite of the state of, or the act of working towards, the completion of a goal or objective
“The trust is projecting failure on four out of five key performance indicators set by the Government for financial performance.”
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Opposite of a point of success or achievement
“Failing to qualify for the Olympics was the nadir of his sporting career.”
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Opposite of someone that accomplishes their goals
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(by extension) Opposite of positive or favorable outcomes
“Despite his hard work as an athlete, he has had several failures at the Olympics over the years.”
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Opposite of a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development
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Opposite of a feeling of success or satisfaction
“There is great dissatisfaction among the general public regarding the redressal mechanism.”
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(the sun, figuratively) Opposite of a time of glory, especially one marked by an achievement that is acknowledged by others
“It was yet another first-round exit, and there was no hiding his emotions as he hung his head in shame.”
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Opposite of the quality or fact of being useful or having utility
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