unsuccessfully

Word parts

un- + successful + -ly
unsuccessful + successfully

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfl̩i/

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• Hyphenation: un‧suc‧cess‧ful‧ly

Adverb

Positive unsuccessfully

Comparative more unsuccessfully

Superlative most unsuccessfully

1. In an unsuccessful way; without success; failing.
   • Antonym: successfully

   He tried unsuccessfully to climb the mountain.