Meaning of the word unsuccessful in English

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unsuccessful

US /ˌʌn.səkˈses.fəl/
UK /ˌʌn.səkˈses.fəl/
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Adjective

1.

not achieving the desired aim or result

Example:
Their attempts to reach an agreement were unsuccessful.
The rescue mission was largely unsuccessful due to bad weather.
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