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lack of success

NOUN

disappointment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adversity blow chagrin defeat discontent disenchantment disillusionment dissatisfaction failure frustration letdown regret setback

STRONG

bafflement despondency discouragement disgruntlement disillusion distress mortification

WEAK

adverse fate nonsuccess the knocks unfulfillment

Antonyms

STRONGEST

achievement aid attainment blessing boon contentedness encouragement happiness help pleasure satisfaction success triumph win

WEAK

boost comfort delight euphoria miracle relief wonder

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The one constant who is responsible for all the hockey decisions and has overseen this astounding lack of success over the previous nine years is team president Luc Robitaille.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

One argument put forward for such a relative lack of success in the Champions League given the financial strength of England's top flight is the intense competitive nature of their domestic league.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Mr. Mamdani’s appeal wasn’t primarily to the working poor, but to professional-class voters who felt cheated by their lack of success despite strong credentials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

"That lack of success might be related to the inability of antioxidants to block ROS at their source and do so selectively without altering cell metabolism," Dr. Adam Orr explained.

From Science Daily • Nov. 6, 2025

He was a self-made man who owed his lack of success to nobody.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

lack of success

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