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Algemene Training IELTS (Band 8 en Hoger) - Failure

Hier leert u enkele Engelse woorden gerelateerd aan Failure die nodig zijn voor het General Training IELTS-examen.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (8)
hand-to-mouth
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

van dag tot dag, levend van de hand in de tand

van dag tot dag, levend van de hand in de tand

Ex: Economic challenges and rising expenses pushed more households into hand-to-mouth lifestyle , with little room for savings .
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inefficacious
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

not effective in achieving the intended purpose

ineffectief, onvoldoende effectief

ineffectief, onvoldoende effectief

Ex: The policy changes implemented by the organization were inefficacious, as employee morale continued to decline .
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abortive
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

failing to produce or accomplish the desired outcome

mislukt, ontbrekend aan succes

mislukt, ontbrekend aan succes

Ex: The expedition was cut short due to abortive attempt to climb the mountain , resulting in several injuries .
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unprosperous
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

not doing well or not having enough money or success

onwelvarend, ongelukkig

onwelvarend, ongelukkig

Ex: unprosperous state of the economy led to widespread unemployment and hardship for many families .
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ill-fated
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

bringing bad fortune or ending in failure

Ex: ill-fated romance between the star-crossed lovers ended in heartbreak and despair .
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bungled
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

mislukt, verkeerd uitgevoerd

mislukt, verkeerd uitgevoerd

Ex: bungled negotiations between the two nations resulted in heightened tensions rather than a diplomatic resolution .
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unavailing
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

resulting in little or no effect or success

onnut, vruchteloos

onnut, vruchteloos

Ex: She made unavailing pleas for mercy , but the judge upheld the original sentence .
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foiled
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

prevented from succeeding or achieving a desired outcome

gefnuikt, verhinderd

gefnuikt, verhinderd

Ex: foiled terrorist plot was a result of intelligence agencies working together to intercept and neutralize the threat .
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destitute
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

onthandig, arm

onthandig, arm

Ex: After the floods , the area destitute of shelter or food .
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indigent
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

extremely poor or in need

armlastig, ongeremend

armlastig, ongeremend

Ex: indigent population relied on government assistance for survival .
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to backfire
[werkwoord]

to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended

mislukken, terugkeren

mislukken, terugkeren

Ex: The strategy to increase sales by raising backfired as customers turned to cheaper alternatives .
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to blunder
[werkwoord]

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

vergalen, fouten maken

vergalen, fouten maken

Ex: I hope I doblunder in my speech and mix up important details .
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to bungle
[werkwoord]

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

verprutsen, misgaan

verprutsen, misgaan

Ex: He tried to fix the leaky faucet himself , but his efforts bungled the plumbing and flooded the kitchen .
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to fizzle
[werkwoord]

to fail or end in a weak or disappointing manner

afflauwen, verliezen van kracht

afflauwen, verliezen van kracht

Ex: Despite initial interest , the new restaurant 's appeal fizzling as negative reviews circulate online .
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to languish
[werkwoord]

to fail to be successful or make any progress

verkommeren, vervallen

verkommeren, vervallen

Ex: The languished in Congress for months , unable to gain the necessary support to move forward .
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to fold
[werkwoord]

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

failliet gaan, sluiten

failliet gaan, sluiten

Ex: The family-owned farm fold after generations of operation when land prices soared .
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to underperform
[werkwoord]

to not succeed as much as intended

onderpresteren, minder presteren

onderpresteren, minder presteren

Ex: The new product line began underperform, leading to a reevaluation of the marketing strategy .
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to relinquish
[werkwoord]

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

afstaan, afstand doen van

afstaan, afstand doen van

Ex: The company relinquish its hold on the market .
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to fumble
[werkwoord]

to handle or grip something clumsily or ineffectively

frutsen, tastend om iets te pakken

frutsen, tastend om iets te pakken

Ex: Despite repeated attempts , the toddler continued fumble with the jigsaw puzzle pieces .
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to misfire
[werkwoord]

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

mislukken, falen

mislukken, falen

Ex: The politician 's strategy to win over young misfired, alienating his core supporters instead .
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languishing
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

kwijnend, verkommerend

kwijnend, verkommerend

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