Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Failure

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

not effective in achieving the intended purpose

failing to produce or accomplish the desired outcome

not doing well or not having enough money or success

bringing bad fortune or ending in failure

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

resulting in little or no effect or success

prevented from succeeding or achieving a desired outcome

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

extremely poor or in need

to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended

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

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

to fail or end in a weak or disappointing manner

to fail to be successful or make any progress

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

to not succeed as much as intended

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

to handle or grip something clumsily or ineffectively

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

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