17
unsuccessful(adjective, failing, unsuccessful, arouse bad feelings)
15
ineffectual(adjective, unsuccessful, arouse bad feelings)
13
futile(adjective, unsuccessful, arouse bad feelings)
12
fruitless(adjective, unsuccessful, arouse bad feelings)
11
flunked(verb, adjective)
10
abortive(adjective, failing, unsuccessful, arouse bad feelings)
8
flopped(verb, adjective)
8
busted
8
collapsed(verb, adjective)
8
foiled(adjective, unsuccessful, arouse bad feelings)
8
frustrated(adjective, unsuccessful, arouse bad feelings)
7
useless(adjective, unsuccessful, arouse bad feelings)
6
failing
6
thwarted(adjective, unsuccessful, arouse bad feelings)
6
dead in the water
6
disregarded(verb, neglected)
6
neglected(verb, neglected)
5
bungled(verb, adjective, unsuccessful, unproductive)
5
disappointed
5
fallen(verb, adjective)
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