failure

1. An act that fails (synset 100067456)
   "his failure to pass the test"
   is a type of: nonaccomplishment, nonachievement - an act that does not achieve its intended goal
   subtypes:

   • failing, flunk - failure to reach a minimum required performance
   • naught - complete failure
   • loss - the act of losing someone or something
   • backsliding, lapse, lapsing, relapse, relapsing, reversion, reverting - a failure to maintain a higher state
   • error, misplay - (baseball) a failure of a defensive player to make an out when normal play would have sufficed
   • out - (baseball) a failure by a batter or runner to reach a base safely in baseball
   • nonconformance, nonconformity - failure to conform to accepted standards of behavior
   • default, nonpayment, nonremittal - act of failing to meet a financial obligation
2. An event that does not accomplish its intended purpose (synset 107332364)
   "the surprise party was a complete failure"
   is a type of: happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent - an event that happens
   subtypes:

   • downfall, ruin, ruination - failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
   • flame-out - a complete or conspicuous failure
   • malfunction - a failure to function normally
   • abortion, miscarriage - failure of a plan
   • misfire, miss - a failure to hit (or meet or find etc)
   • bust, fizzle, flop - a complete failure
   • malformation, miscreation - something abnormal or anomalous
   • breakdown, equipment failure - a cessation of normal operation
   • defeat, licking - an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
3. Lack of success (synset 114501461)
   "he felt that his entire life had been a failure"; "that year there was a crop failure"
   is a type of: circumstances, destiny, fate, fortune, lot, luck, portion - your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
   subtypes:

   • bankruptcy - a state of complete lack of some abstract property
   • bank failure - the inability of a bank to meet its credit obligations
   • crop failure - the failure of crops to produce a marketable surplus
   • dead duck - something doomed to failure
4. A person with a record of failing;
   Someone who loses consistently (synset 110292761)
   is a type of: unfortunate, unfortunate person - a person who suffers misfortune
   subtypes:

   • bankrupt, insolvent - someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts
   • flash in the pan - someone who enjoys transient success but then fails
   • dud, flop, washout - someone who is unsuccessful
   • underdog - one at a disadvantage and expected to lose
   same as: loser, nonstarter, unsuccessful person
5. An unexpected omission (synset 100067217)
   "he resented my failure to return his call"; "the mechanic's failure to check the brakes"
   is a type of: omission, skip - a mistake resulting from neglect
   subtypes:

   • dashing hopes, disappointment - an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone
   • breach - a failure to perform some promised act or obligation
   • copout - a failure to face some difficulty squarely
6. Inability to discharge all your debts as they come due (synset 114502017)
   "the company had to declare bankruptcy"; "fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks"
   is a type of: insolvency - the lack of financial resources
   same as: bankruptcy
7. Loss of ability to function normally (synset 114083145)
   "kidney failure"
   is a type of: disorder, upset - a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
   subtypes:

   • coronary failure, heart failure - inability of the heart to pump enough blood to sustain normal bodily functions
   • kidney failure, renal failure - inability of the kidneys to excrete wastes and to help maintain the electrolyte balance

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