What is another word for failed miserably?

Pronunciation: [fˈe͡ɪld mˈɪzɹəbli] (IPA)

Failure is an inevitable part of life, and sometimes things just don't go the way we planned. In those moments when we've 'failed miserably', it can be tough to find the right words to describe our disappointment. Lucky for us, the English language is filled with a plethora of synonyms to choose from. Some alternatives to 'failed miserably' might include 'fell short', 'floundered', 'dropped the ball', 'botched', 'fizzled out', 'missed the mark', 'came up short', 'foundered', or 'went belly-up'. Each of these phrases convey a sense of disappointment, failure, or falling short of expectations. Whatever synonym you choose, remember that failure is a natural part of growth and development - the only true failure is in never trying at all.

Synonyms for Failed miserably:

What are the hypernyms for Failed miserably?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    decline, decrease, fail, lose, stumble, be unsuccessful, Be unsuccessful in an attempt, Be unsuccessful in performing a task, Fail to Meet Expectations.

Famous quotes with Failed miserably

  • I tried to start a theatre in LA and failed miserably, but I was probably not meant to raise money.
    Beth Henley
  • The trade unions and the Labour Party... failed miserably. Instead of giving concrete support, and calling upon workers to take industrial action, they did nothing.
    Arthur Scargill
  • You tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try.
    Homer Simpson
  • The Puritans failed miserably in their dealings with the Indians of New England, with scarcely a glimmer of kindness to illuminate black page after black page of cruelty and humiliation. ...conversion of the heathen was not one of the compelling motives—or justifications—for the Puritan settling of New England
    Peter Farb
  • Mankind has failed miserably in its effort to devise a rational system of government. [...] The art of government is the exclusive possession of quacks and frauds. It has been so since the earliest days, and it will probably remain so until the end of time.
    H. L. Mencken

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