failure

Definition

  • noun: the act or result of failing
  • noun: omission of occurrence or performance
  • followed by 'to + verb'
  • synonyms: grand guignol, passion play, sisyphean labor

Examples

  • The storm caused power 'failures' [='outages'] in many parts of the city.

  • He was trying to rescue the business from 'failure'. [='bankruptcy']

  • He felt like a 'failure' when he wasn't accepted into law school.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) If you're going to Earth, you might want a guide. I do have a bit of experience in that arena. If you consider failure experience. I consider experience experience. Almighty Thanos... I, Loki, prince of Asgard... Odinson... (..)
    2018 Avengers: Infinity War