Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary - unsuccessful

1. Something that is unsuccessful does not achieve what it was intended to achieve. His efforts were unsuccessful. ...a second unsuccessful operation on his knee... There were reports last month of unsuccessful negotiations between guerrillas and commanders. ? successful ADJ • unsuccessfully He has been trying unsuccessfully to sell the business in one piece since early last year. ? successfully ADV: ADV with v 2. Someone who is unsuccessful does not achieve what they intended to achieve, especially in their career. The difference between successful and unsuccessful people is that successful people put into practice the things they learn... He and his friend Boris were unsuccessful in getting a job. ? successful ADJ