IELTS accademico (Banda 8 e superiori) - Failure

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

vivere alla giornata

not effective in achieving the intended purpose

inefficace

failing to produce or accomplish the desired outcome

infruttuoso

not doing well or not having enough money or success

non prospero

marked by bringing bad fortune or ending in failure

sfortunato

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

mal eseguito

resulting in little or no effect or success

inutile

prevented from succeeding or achieving a desired outcome

sventato

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

mancante

extremely poor or in need

indigente

to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended

avere l'effetto opposto

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

commettere un errore

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

gestire male

to fail or end in a weak or disappointing manner

scombinare

to fail to be successful or make any progress

declinare

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

chiudere

to not succeed as much as intended

sottoperformare

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

rinunciare

to handle or grip something clumsily or ineffectively

inciampare

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

fallire

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

sfiorito