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/ˈtɒtəl ˈfeɪljər/ · to·tal ·fail·ure
noun
- A situation or outcome that has completely failed to achieve its intended purpose or goal. The project was a total failure, and the company had to lay off half of its employees.
- A person or entity that has completely failed to achieve their intended purpose or goal. The athlete was considered a total failure after losing the championship game.
- A complete or utter lack of success in a particular area or endeavor. The team's total failure to score any points in the first half was a major concern for the coach.
adjective
- Completely unsuccessful or ineffective. The total failure of the system led to a major security breach.
- Utterly lacking in success or achievement. The total failure of the artist to sell any of their work was a disappointment to their fans.
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Did you know? The phrase 'total failure' is often used in a humorous or ironic way to describe a situation that is not as bad as it seems, but is still considered unsuccessful.