unprosperous

adjective

Definition of unprosperousnext
as in unsuccessful

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  1. unsuccessful
  2. depressed
Adjective
  • Steyer, a Democratic billionaire who spent more than $215 million of his own money in his unsuccessful bid for governor, took fire from rivals for paying content creators.
    — Sophie Austin, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Multiple attempts by Star reporters to contact McGee Thursday afternoon were unsuccessful.
    — Ilana Arougheti Updated August 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • By mid-December, Clancy was feeling very depressed, Tufts said.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • While there is plenty of food, everyone looks pretty depressed.
    — William Earl, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
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“Unprosperous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprosperous. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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