successfulness

State of thriving

Successfulness is the quality or state of being successful—achieving desired aims or favorable outcomes.

The word is functional but rarely preferred; speakers typically choose success or being successful instead.

The successfulness of the program was measured by graduation rates.

It appears most often in formal or academic contexts where a noun form is grammatically required.

achievement

accomplishment

Successful completion of aim

milestone · breakthrough · fruition · completion · triumph · feat · actualization · culmination · outcome · result

prosperity

wealth

Abundance of valuable resources

thriving · fortune · opulence · riches · growth · expansion · profit · solvency · security · entrepreneurship

victory

winning

Achieving victory

champion · glory · trophy · medal · podium · undefeated · victor · conqueror · overcome · prevail

mastery

expertise

Skill from extensive practice

adeptness · prowess · capability · excellence · finesse · acumen · savvy · know-how · efficiency · craftsmanship

wellbeing

happiness

Joyful emotional state

ease · welfare · fulfillment · peace · security · stability · balance · harmony · gratification · serenity

Opposites
achievement of goals or desired outcomes

successfulnessunsuccessfulness

State of not achieving goals

failure · defeat · failing · disappointment · collapse

effectiveness and utility

successfulnessuselessness

Lack of practical value

ineffectiveness · futility · ineffectuality · fruitlessness · pointlessness

Family

unsuccessfulness

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G