unsuccessful person

Synonyms:

failure, loser, nonstarter

Antonyms:

achiever, succeeder, success, winner

a person with a record of successes

Types:

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bankrupt, insolvent

someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts

flash in the pan

someone who enjoys transient success but then fails

dud, flop, washout

someone who is unsuccessful

underdog

one at a disadvantage and expected to lose

Type of:

unfortunate, unfortunate person

a person who suffers misfortune