| mischance(noun, defeat, blow, failure, mistake) |
| misfortune(noun, defeat, blow, failure, mistake) |
| mishap(noun, defeat, blow, failure, mistake) |
| mistake(noun, defeat, blow, failure, disaster) |
| momentary(brief, transitory, short-lived) |
| momentary success |
| moocher(noun, bomb, disappointment, catastrophe, letdown) |
| nine-day wonder |
| no-good(noun, bomb, disappointment, catastrophe, letdown) |
| nobody(noun, bomb, disappointment, catastrophe, letdown) |
| nonfeasance(noun, failure) |
| nonperformer(noun, bomb, disappointment, catastrophe, letdown) |
| obstacle(noun, defeat, blow, failure, mistake) |
| old one-two(noun, expression, defeat, blow, failure) |
| passing(brief, transitory, short-lived) |
| phenom |
| prodigal(noun, bomb, disappointment, catastrophe, letdown) |
| short(brief, transitory, short-lived) |
| short-lived(brief, transitory) |
| slip(noun, defeat, blow, failure, mistake) |