FAILED (AT) Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

failed (at)

verb

past tense of fail (at)

as in fell short (of)

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for failed (at)

missed

Verb

Isbel has missed nearly two months with plantar fasciitis in his left foot.

— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Offensive lineman Jager Burton (hamstring) also missed practice, while Kraft (knee) and guard Aaron Banks (nee/management) both practiced.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of missed

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

failed

failed (at)

failing

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Failed (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/failed%20%28at%29. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of failed (at)

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

mitigate

Popular in Grammar & Usage

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which is correct?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

Popular in Wordplay

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

How long is a jiffy?

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes