noun
der Misserfolg, -e
failure
Das passiert, wenn man ein Ziel nicht erreicht oder etwas nicht so funktioniert, wie man es geplant hat.
Definition & meaning
A Misserfolg is a failure or an unsuccessful outcome of an endeavor, project, or task. It refers to a situation where the intended goal or objective was not achieved.
The word can be used in various contexts:
- General failure: A situation where an action does not lead to the desired result.
- Lack of success: Often used in professional or academic contexts, such as a "Misserfolg" in a business venture or on an exam.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a masculine noun (der Misserfolg). The plural form is die Misserfolge.
- Word origin: It is a compound word formed from the prefix miss- (denoting something wrong, negative, or failed) and the noun Erfolg (success). Essentially, it acts as the direct negation of success.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
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Examples
Der Misserfolg hat ihn sehr getroffen.noun
The failure hit him very hard.
Nach mehreren Misserfolgen verlor das Team kurz den Mut.noun
After several failures, the team briefly lost courage.
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