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

勉强维生的, 入不敷出
not effective in achieving the intended purpose

无效的, 不起作用的
failing to produce or accomplish the desired outcome

失败的, 无效的
bringing bad fortune or ending in failure
poorly executed or managed, resulting in a failure to achieve the intended outcome

处理不当的, 搞砸的
prevented from succeeding or achieving a desired outcome

受挫的, 失败的
extremely poor or in need

贫困的, 赤贫的
to commit an embarrassing and serious mistake out of carelessness or stupidity

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

搞砸, 失误
to fail or end in a weak or disappointing manner

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

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

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

衰败的, 萎缩的
