nonsuccesses
Attempts that flopped
Nonsuccesses is the plural of nonsuccess, a somewhat awkward term for failures or endeavors that didn't achieve their aims.
The word appears in contexts where calling something a failure feels too harsh or direct: The report documented both successes and nonsuccesses of the program.
It has a bureaucratic flavor, softening negative outcomes through understatement.
Humiliating public failure
- debacleSudden, complete failure
- defeatVictory over another
- collapseSudden structural failure
- downfallSudden loss of power
misfire · flopping · bust · washout · blunder · botch · dud · mishap
Complete change of direction
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
- stumbling blockObstacle causing difficulty
- hiccupSpasmodic breath intake
glitch · snag · holdup · delay · relapse · regression · obstacle · roadblock
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
willpower · dedication · comeback · recovery · persistence · bouncing back · learning curve · second chance
Failure to satisfy expectations
- dismayDistressed loss of courage
- heartacheDeep emotional distress
- regretSorrow over past actions
- sorrowDeep emotional distress
dejection · discouragement · chagrin · frustration · disillusionment · dissatisfaction · unfulfillment · anticlimax
fiasco
Humiliating public failure
downfall · misfire · flopping · bust · washout · blunder · botch · dud · mishap · flop
reversal
Complete change of direction
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
- stumbling blockObstacle causing difficulty
hiccup · glitch · snag · holdup · delay · relapse · regression · obstacle · roadblock · complication
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
fortitude · willpower · dedication · comeback · recovery · persistence · bouncing back · learning curve · second chance · retry
letdown
Failure to satisfy expectations
sorrow · dejection · discouragement · chagrin · frustration · disillusionment · dissatisfaction · unfulfillment · anticlimax · disenchantment
nonsuccessessuccesses
Favorable outcomes achieved
victories · triumphs · wins · achievements · accomplishments