Allmän Träning IELTS (Band 8 och Ovan) - Failure

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

leva från hand till mun, knappt klara sig

not effective in achieving the intended purpose

ineffektiv, otillräcklig

failing to produce or accomplish the desired outcome

misslyckad, abortiv

not doing well or not having enough money or success

ogynnsam, fattig

marked by bringing bad fortune or ending in failure

olycklig, ödesdiger

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

misslyckad, dåligt genomförd

resulting in little or no effect or success

futil, förgäves

prevented from succeeding or achieving a desired outcome

misslyckad, hindrad

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

fattig, bristfällig

extremely poor or in need

fattig, nödlidande

to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended

slå tillbaka, få motsatt effekt

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

göra ett misstag, klanta sig

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

hantera klumpigt, misslyckas

to fail or end in a weak or disappointing manner

misslyckas, avta

to fail to be successful or make any progress

mattas, försvagas

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

stänga, avsluta verksamheten

to not succeed as much as intended

underprestera, inte nå upp till förväntningarna

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

avsäga, överlämna

to handle or grip something clumsily or ineffectively

fumla, klanta sig

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

misslyckas, gå snett

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

languerande, sviktande