nonsuccess

noun

ˌnän-sək-ˈses How to pronounce nonsuccess (audio)
Definition of nonsuccessnext
as in defeat
a falling short of one's goals refused to let the nonsuccess of her bid for a seat in the state senate discourage her from a career in politics

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  1. defeat
  2. collapse
  3. failure
Noun
  • The Palestinians’ defeat and Israel’s occupation provided Hezbollah with its raison d’être.
    Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Voters overwhelmingly approved a proposition to toughen penalties for some drug possession and shoplifting offenses — a political defeat for Newsom, who strongly opposed it.
    Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of defeat
Noun
  • Following a bridge collapse on the property, authorities rescued a man after he was trapped under a tractor in an Illinois creek for more than 30 minutes.
    David Chiu, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • For the ancient creatures, collapse could have been triggered by many causes.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of collapse
Noun
  • Real failure is letting your ego drive the bus of your life right off the cliff.
    Kate Guadagnino, New York Times, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The failure of Rodgers to produce anywhere close to his usual level while with the Packers will be a stain on Douglas’ resume.
    Dennis Waszak Jr., Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of failure
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