Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Poverty and Failure

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

not achieving one's full potential or desired goals

extremely unsuccessful, unfortunate, or poorly executed

not providing satisfaction or a sense of completion, leaving one dissatisfied or disappointed

not producing the expected or desired results

not having achieved one's goals

not bringing satisfaction, fulfillment, or positive outcomes

not generating a profit, gain, or financial benefit

failing to produce the desired or expected results

incabable of being reached, achieved, or acquired, often referring to goals, objectives, or desires that remain unrealized

characterized by shortcomings, deficiencies, or a decline in quality

(of people and areas) experiencing extreme poverty

having no money or financial resources

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

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

a failure or setback, often caused by misfortune

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

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

to face great difficulties and be about to fail

to experience total failure or collapse, especially for a plan, business, or project

to experience defeat in a competition or conflict

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

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

to fail to achieve a desired outcome

to admit defeat in a competition, election, etc.

to not accept or complete an obligation or duty