Meaning of Failed
Failed in a sentence
- a failed writer
- a failed coup
- He still considered himself something of a failed journalist.
- I paid off the debts left by our failed business.
- She already had two failed marriages behind her.
- She ran into financial difficulties after a number of failed ventures.
- The rebel leader fled the country after the failed uprising.
How to use Failed
Use 'failed' to describe attempts that did not succeed. It's neutral and can be used in various contexts, from academic to casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
failed + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'fail-ed' — imagine someone tripping and falling at the finish line.
Related words
Collocations with Failed
- failed attempt
- failed experiment
- failed project
- failed to meet
- failed grades
Synonyms for Failed
- failed
- unsuccessful
- unfulfilled
- unaccomplished
- fell short
Opposites of Failed
- succeeded
- achieved
- triumphed
Common mistakes with Failed
- Confusing 'failed' with 'fail' (incorrect verb tense)
- Using 'failed' with the wrong object (e.g., 'failed the test' instead of 'failed in the test')
- Overusing it in informal contexts where lighter terms would be more appropriate
Failed appears in
Failed in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
فاشل
غير ناجح
- Bengaliবাংলা
ব্যর্থ
সফল হয়নি
- GermanDeutsch
Gescheitert
nicht erfolgreich
- SpanishEspañol
Fallido/a
Que no tuvo éxito.
- Persianفارسی
شکست خورده
ناموفق
- FrenchFrançais
Échoué
pas réussi
- Hindiहिन्दी
असफल
सफल नहीं हुआ
- ItalianItaliano
Fallito/a
non riuscito/a
- PortuguesePortuguês
Falhou
não obteve sucesso
- RussianРусский
Провальный, Неудачный
не получилось
- Urduاردو
ناکام، ناکام، نامراد
کامیاب نہ ہونا
- Chinese中文
失败的
不成功的
More words like Failed
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Failed
What does Failed mean?
not successful
How do you use Failed in a sentence?
a failed writer
Can you give another example of Failed?
a failed coup
What are synonyms for Failed?
Common alternatives include failed, unsuccessful, unfulfilled, unaccomplished, fell short.
What is the opposite of Failed?
Opposite meanings include succeeded, achieved, triumphed.
What words go with Failed?
It commonly pairs with failed attempt, failed experiment, failed project, failed to meet, failed grades.
What are common mistakes when using Failed?
Confusing 'failed' with 'fail' (incorrect verb tense) Using 'failed' with the wrong object (e.g., 'failed the test' instead of 'failed in the test') Overusing it in informal contexts where lighter terms would be more appropriate
How do you pronounce Failed?
US: /["/feɪld/"]/, UK: /["/feɪld/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Failed?
Use 'failed' to describe attempts that did not succeed. It's neutral and can be used in various contexts, from academic to casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Failed?
"Failed" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.











