unsuccessful person

Other forms: unsuccessful persons

Definitions of unsuccessful person
  1. noun
    a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
    synonyms: failure, loser, nonstarter
    see moresee less
    types:
    show 4 types...
    hide 4 types...
    bankrupt, insolvent
    someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts
    flash in the pan
    someone who enjoys transient success but then fails
    clunker, 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
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘unsuccessful person'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family