nonachievements

noun

plural of nonachievement
as in defeats
a falling short of one's goals a youthful drug addict who's headed for a lifetime of nonachievement

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  1. defeats
  2. failures
  3. collapses
Noun
  • In taking the loss, Roupp is tied with the Baltimore Orioles’ Shane Baz and the Cleveland Guardians’ Tanner Bibee for the most defeats (12) in the majors.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Paul Taylor Sunderland Sunderland’s pre-season has gradually improved, as defeats to Liverpool and Leeds have given way to encouraging performances, and wins, against Wrexham and Lens.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of defeats
Noun
  • The failures of Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns’ major offseason shakeup are felt most acutely at first base and second base.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Equipment failures, especially of pavers, can pose setbacks during resurfacing.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of failures
Noun
  • Artisanal mine collapses are common in Central African Republic, where thousands of people work in small-scale mining, often with little protection.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Now, after two losing campaigns, each with dramatic, eye-searing collapses, this year may be Norvell’s last.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of collapses
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