Is There a Word Unsuccessful?

Something that is unsuccessful does not achieve what it was intended to achieve. His efforts were unsuccessful. ...

How do you use unsuccessful?

failing to accomplish an intended result.
  1. Police attempts to infiltrate neo-Nazi groups were largely unsuccessful.
  2. We have been unsuccessful in finding a new manager.
  3. The couple made several unsuccessful attempts at a compromise.
  4. He made an unsuccessful attempt to stop the thief.

What's a word for not successful?

abortive. adjectivefailing to achieve a goal. failed. failing. fruitless.

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