B1nounpsychologywork
US/ˈfeɪl.jər/
UK/ˈfeɪl.jə/
a lack of success; also when something stops working or someone does not do what they should
In context
Failure is part of learning, so don't be afraid of it.
The power failure lasted for three hours during the hottest afternoon.
His failure to answer emails made the client angry.
Words that go with failure
noun + noun
- power failureA power failure stopped all the trains.
- heart failureHe died of heart failure at eighty.
verb + preposition
- end in failureTheir first business ended in failure.
noun + preposition
- failure toHis failure to pay the bill caused problems.
- fear of failureFear of failure stops many people from trying.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He felt very failure after the exam.Correct: He felt like a failure after the exam.