Académico IELTS (Banda 8 y Superior) - Failure

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

vivir al día, subsistir apenas

not effective in achieving the intended purpose

ineficaz

failing to produce or accomplish the desired outcome

malogrado

not doing well or not having enough money or success

no próspero, pobre

marked by bringing bad fortune or ending in failure

desventurado

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

mal ejecutado, fallido

resulting in little or no effect or success

inútil

prevented from succeeding or achieving a desired outcome

frustrado, fallido

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

indigente

extremely poor or in need

indigente

to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended

salir el tiro por la culata

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

meter la pata

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

hacer un desastre de

to fail or end in a weak or disappointing manner

fracasarse, desinflarse

to fail to be successful or make any progress

languidecer

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

fracasar

to not succeed as much as intended

comportarse mal

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

renunciar

to handle or grip something clumsily or ineffectively

torpe, manipular torpemente

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

fallar

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

marchito, estancado