(usually of a disease or condition) The act of being adversely affected
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An object, person or endeavor in a state of failure
“Every one of your harebrained schemes has been an abject failure.”
A person who does not succeed
“I feel like a failure after giving in to my weakness for ice-cream.”
A lack of success
“Arthur used his failure as a lesson from which to learn from.”
The action or state of not functioning
“Failure in our computer systems has been caused by a form of malware that has been spreading through our network.”
The process of moving towards a state of not functioning
“The gradual failure of the car's brake pads was due to overuse and owner neglect.”
The neglect or omission of an expected or required action
“Wilkinson's drama traces the psychological fallout of a failure in duty of care towards young people.”
An insufficient amount or supply (of something)
“Farmers across the continent are facing crop failure as the intense drought strengthens its grip.”
The collapse or bankruptcy of a business
“Mismanagement of cash flow has led to the failure of many businesses.”
An unfortunate condition or event
The prevention or failure of the progress, success, or fulfillment of something
An error or mistake, typically caused by a brief failure of concentration or judgment
Pointlessness or uselessness
(usually of a disease or condition) The act of being adversely affected
A fault or flaw that compromises someone or something
A comprehensive defeat in a competitive situation
The condition of being incompetent
An unstable time or period, usually marked by intense difficulty or danger
An act or incidence of defecting
The ending of an activity
A person considered to be generally useless for not completing school, college or university
A nonconformity or defiance of rules, laws, or standards
The amount or degree by which something is reduced
A long and severe recession in an economy or market
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