Failure

describing a situation where income is just sufficient to cover basic needs

Despite working full-time, the family lived a hand-to-mouth existence, struggling to cover basic expenses like rent and groceries.

not effective in achieving the intended purpose

The medication proved to be inefficacious in alleviating the patient's symptoms, leading to the exploration of alternative treatments.

failing to produce or accomplish the desired outcome

The company's abortive attempt to launch a new product resulted in financial loss.

not doing well or not having enough money or success

The region remained largely unprosperous despite efforts to stimulate economic growth.

bringing bad fortune or ending in failure

The ill-fated expedition to the Arctic ended tragically when the explorers became stranded in a snowstorm.

a careless error, especially one that causes confusion or embarrassment

The launch was delayed due to a technical bungle in the software.

resulting in little or no effect or success

Despite her unavailing attempts to convince him to stay, he decided to leave the company.

thin, flexible metal sheet used for wrapping, covering, or cooking food

She wrapped the sandwich in foil to keep it fresh for later.

extremely poor and lacking basic necessities

The destitute family relied on charity for their meals.

extremely poor or in need

The indigent population relied on government assistance for survival.

to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended

His attempt to prank his friend backfired when she turned the tables on him.

to commit an embarrassing and serious mistake out of carelessness or stupidity

He blundered by sending the email to the wrong recipient.

a careless error, especially one that causes confusion or embarrassment

The launch was delayed due to a technical bungle in the software.

to fail or end in a weak or disappointing manner

The highly anticipated product launch fizzled when technical issues caused a delay and reduced consumer interest.

to weaken or deteriorate, often due to neglect, illness, or sorrow

The garden languished during the long drought.

to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

She carefully folded the letter before placing it in the envelope for mailing.

to grow or yield at a rate lower than a benchmark, standard, or expectation

The stock underperformed the market this quarter.

to let go of something physically held

He relinquished the rope, allowing the boat to drift.

to ruin or make a mess of something

He fumbled the project by missing the deadline.

to fail to shoot a bullet

to weaken or deteriorate, often due to neglect, illness, or sorrow

The garden languished during the long drought.