Academic IELTS Words for "Poverty and Failure"

frustrated

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(of a person) incapable of achieving success in a specific profession

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He was a frustrated musician working as a bank clerk.

The frustrated writer never had a chance to publish her stories.

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frustrate

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frustrated

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unfulfilled

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not achieving one's full potential or desired goals

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unfruitful

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not producing the expected or desired results

fruitful

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unrewarding

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not bringing satisfaction, fulfillment, or positive outcomes

rewarding

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frustrated

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unprofitable

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not generating a profit, gain, or financial benefit

profitable

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frustrate

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fruitless

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failing to produce the desired or expected results

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failing

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characterized by shortcomings, deficiencies, or a decline in quality

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impoverished

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(of people and areas) experiencing extreme poverty

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frustrate

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frustrated

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penniless

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having no money or financial resources

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underprivileged

Adjective

/ˈəndɝˈpɹɪvɫədʒd/

lacking access to essential resources or opportunities that are enjoyed by others, often due to social or economic factors

privileged

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frustrate

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frustrated

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struggling

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facing challenges or hardships, often in the context of financial limitations or adversities

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frustrate

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frustrated

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misfortune

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a situation or event that causes bad luck or hardship for someone

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frustrate

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frustrated

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surrender

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the act of yielding, giving up, or submitting to an opponent, authority, or circumstance

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frustrate

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frustrated

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to flounder

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to face great difficulties and be about to fail

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intransitive

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frustrate

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frustrated

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to go down

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/ɡoʊ ˈdaʊn/

to experience defeat in a competition or conflict

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go

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down

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frustrate

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to mismanage

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to inadequately direct something due to negligence or poor decision-making

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frustrate

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to go under

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/ɡˌoʊ ˈʌndɚ/

to experience financial failure or bankruptcy, often leading to the end or termination of a business or company

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intransitive

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phrase's verb

go

phrase's particle

under

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frustrate

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frustrated

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to miscarry

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to fail to achieve a desired outcome

succeed

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frustrated

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to concede

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to admit defeat in a competition, election, etc.

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frustrate

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to abdicate

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to not accept or complete an obligation or duty

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transitive

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frustrate

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