failure
UK: ˈfeɪljə | US: ˈfeɪljər
n. lack of success in achieving a goal
n. the omission of expected or required action
n. a person or thing that does not meet expectations
The word "failure" originates from the Old French "faillir," meaning "to lack, miss, or err," which itself derives from the Latin "fallere" (to deceive, disappoint). The suffix "-ure" (from Latin "-ura") was added to form a noun denoting the result of an action. Over time, "failure" evolved to specifically describe the state of falling short of success or expectations, reflecting its Latin roots in deception and unmet standards.
His repeated failure to meet deadlines frustrated the team.
The experiment ended in failure due to incorrect measurements.
She refused to accept failure and tried again.
The bridge collapse was attributed to engineering failure.
Despite his fear of failure, he pursued his dream relentlessly.