Algemene training IELTS (Band 8 en hoger) - Failure

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

van hand tot mond leven

not effective in achieving the intended purpose

ineffectief

failing to produce or accomplish the desired outcome

mislukt

not doing well or not having enough money or success

onwelvarend

marked by bringing bad fortune or ending in failure

ongelukkig

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

mislukt

resulting in little or no effect or success

voetstoots

prevented from succeeding or achieving a desired outcome

gefaald

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

bedreigd

extremely poor or in need

arm

to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended

het averechts uitpakken

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

een fout maken

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

klungelen

to fail or end in a weak or disappointing manner

mislukken

to fail to be successful or make any progress

verloederen

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

sluiten

to not succeed as much as intended

ondermaats presteren

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

afstand doen van

to handle or grip something clumsily or ineffectively

klungelen

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

falen

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

verwelkend