IELTS académico (Banda 8 y superior) - Failure

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

vivir al día

not effective in achieving the intended purpose

ineficaz

failing to produce or accomplish the desired outcome

fallido

not doing well or not having enough money or success

no próspero

marked by bringing bad fortune or ending in failure

desafortunado

poorly executed or managed, resulting in a failure to achieve the intended outcome

mal ejecutado

resulting in little or no effect or success

infructuoso

prevented from succeeding or achieving a desired outcome

frustrado

lacking various essential needs that are important for well-being or function

desposeído

extremely poor or in need

indigente

to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended

salir mal

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

cometer un error

to handle a task or activity clumsily, often causing damage or problem

manejar torpemente

to fail or end in a weak or disappointing manner

fracasarse

to fail to be successful or make any progress

marchitarse

(of a company, organization, etc.) to close or stop trading due to financial problems

cerrar

to not succeed as much as intended

desempeñar por debajo de lo esperado

to voluntarily give up or surrender control, possession, or responsibility over something

renunciar

to handle or grip something clumsily or ineffectively

torpe

(of a plan) to fail to have the intended result

fracasar

suffering or experiencing a lack of progress, vitality, or growth, often characterized by a feeling of being stuck or in decline

marchito