unsuccessfully
In a failed manner
Without achieving the desired result or goal.
The adverb modifies attempts, efforts, or actions that fail: She applied unsuccessfully for the position three times.
It often appears with verbs of trying: He tried unsuccessfully to start the car.
Did not succeed
- abortiveFailed before completion
- ineffectiveLacking power to achieve
- ineffectualFailing to achieve purpose
- futileIncapable of producing results
fruitless · unavailing · vain · unproductive · botched · bungled · thwarted · foiled
Refused or turned away
- deniedRefused or disavowed
- declinedRefused or diminished
- refusedDeclined to accept
- blockedPassage prevented or impeded
rebuffed · turned away · dismissed · repelled · stonewalled · shut out · barred · vetoed
Made an attempt
- attemptedTried but unconfirmed success
- endeavoredTried with determination
- stroveTried with great effort
- struggledExerted with difficulty
sought · pursued · ventured · undertaken · labored · aimed · bid · effort
In an underwhelming manner
- frustratinglyIn an exasperating way
- discouraginglyIn hope-diminishing manner
- dishearteninglyIn spirit-crushing manner
- dejectedlyIn a disheartened manner
despairingly · defeatedly · hopelessly · dispiritingly · dismayingly · ruefully · regrettably · lamentably
failed
Did not succeed
- abortiveFailed before completion
- ineffectiveLacking power to achieve
- ineffectualFailing to achieve purpose
futile · fruitless · unavailing · vain · unproductive · botched · bungled · thwarted · foiled · defeated
rejected
Refused or turned away
blocked · rebuffed · turned away · dismissed · repelled · stonewalled · shut out · barred · vetoed · overruled
tried
Made an attempt
- attemptedTried but unconfirmed success
- endeavoredTried with determination
- stroveTried with great effort
struggled · sought · pursued · ventured · undertaken · labored · aimed · bid · effort · aspired
disappointingly
In an underwhelming manner
- frustratinglyIn an exasperating way
- discouraginglyIn hope-diminishing manner
- dishearteninglyIn spirit-crushing manner
dejectedly · despairingly · defeatedly · hopelessly · dispiritingly · dismayingly · ruefully · regrettably · lamentably
unsuccessfullysuccessfully
With achievement of aim
triumphantly · fruitfully · victoriously · productively · effectively
unsuccessfullysuccessfully
With achievement of aim
expertly · competently · proficiently · masterfully · skillfully