英語

unsuccessful

gb/ˌʌnsəksˈɛsfəl/ us/ˌʌnsəksˈɛsfəl/
B1 英語
~ 7700
語義
0件の語義
adjective B1 property
1

not achieving the intended result

Not getting the result you wanted from a particular try or action.

用法パターン: be unsuccessful in [doing something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes say *"It was not success"* instead of *"It was unsuccessful" or "It was not a success". Use **unsuccessful** to describe an attempt, plan, or action that did not work. Also, use the pattern **be unsuccessful in doing something**, not *"be unsuccessful to do something"* (correct: "He was unsuccessful in finding a job," not "He was unsuccessful to find a job").
類義語
failed (Slightly stronger and more direct; often used for plans or attempts that clearly did not work.) | ineffective (Focuses more on not working well or not producing the desired effect, rather than simply not reaching a goal.)
対義語
successful (Describes an attempt or action that achieved the desired or planned result.) | effective (Emphasizes that something works well and produces the desired effect.)
コロケーション
unsuccessful attempt |unsuccessful effort |unsuccessful search |unsuccessful operation |unsuccessful bid |prove unsuccessful
テーマ
daily life |work |education |emotions |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Their attempts to reach a compromise were unsuccessful.
  • The treatment was unsuccessful, so the doctors tried another approach.
  • Police conducted an extensive but unsuccessful search of the area.
  • Our first marketing campaign was unsuccessful and reached very few customers.
  • His application for the visa was unsuccessful and he had to postpone his trip.
学習者向け例文
  • Their plan to save the company was unsuccessful.
  • The first operation was unsuccessful, so they did a second one.
  • My job interview was unsuccessful, and I did not get the job.
  • The team made an unsuccessful attempt to fix the problem.
  • She was unsuccessful in finding a cheap hotel.
adjective B1 property
2

not successful in life or career

Not having the success you want in your work, life, or main goals.

用法パターン: be unsuccessful as [a role]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse describing a person (*"an unsuccessful engineer"*) with describing a single attempt (*"an unsuccessful attempt to design a bridge"*). Use this sense when talking about a person’s general career or life success, not just one action.
類義語
failing (Can sound more negative or judgmental, often suggesting repeated or serious lack of success.) | unpromising (Focuses on low chances of future success rather than current lack of success.)
対義語
successful (Describes a person or group that has achieved desired goals or status in work or life.) | accomplished (Emphasizes high achievement and recognized skill or success in a field.)
コロケーション
unsuccessful candidate |unsuccessful applicant |unsuccessful businessman |unsuccessful career |remain unsuccessful
テーマ
work |business |social life |emotions |core_vocabulary
例文
  • After several unsuccessful years as a writer, she changed careers.
  • The company has been largely unsuccessful in the European market.
  • He felt like an unsuccessful father because he could not support his family.
  • Despite many projects, they remain an unsuccessful firm in the tech sector.
  • There were more than a hundred unsuccessful candidates for the position.
学習者向け例文
  • He was an unsuccessful lawyer and earned very little money.
  • The company was unsuccessful for many years and then closed.
  • She felt unsuccessful compared to her friends.
  • Many unsuccessful applicants did not receive any feedback.
  • They were unsuccessful as farmers and moved to the city.
文法
辞書形
unsuccessful
IPA
GB/ˌʌnsəksˈɛsfəl/
US/ˌʌnsəksˈɛsfəl/
音節・強勢
un - suc - cess - ful (4音節)
Stress on 3rd syllable (cess)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: unsuccessful
関連語
Core family
success noun A2 succeed verb B1 successful adjective B1 successfully adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
unsuccessfully adverb
Related words
fail verb A2 failure noun B1
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