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failed

[ feyld ]

adjective

  1. falling short of success or achievement in something expected, desired, etc.:

    bad memories from a failed relationship; a failed attempt to save his daughter.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of failed1

First recorded in 1650–60; fail ( def ) + -ed 2( def )
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The government said the new powers to punish executives were needed because in the past water companies had failed to hand over vital evidence related to illegal sewage discharges.

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A police investigation into the murder of a Catholic taxi driver in Belfast "failed to effectively pursue relevant suspects", a report by Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson has concluded.

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She said the school had failed to consult parents on this.

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A huge search followed for the evangelist, during which a diver died when his equipment failed.

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Reform failed to win any Senedd members at the last vote in 2021, but came second in 13 Welsh constituencies at the general election last summer.

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