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unsucˈcessfulness
(un-1 12 and 5 b.)
c1630Sanderson Serm. (1681) 307 The weakness, frailty, and unsuccessfulness of mens devices. 1687Boyle Martyrd. Theodora ix. 171 The unsuccesfulness he had hitherto met with in his attempt. 1742Johnson's Debates (1787) II. 107 The unsuccessfulness of their endeavours. 1761Sterne Tr. Shandy iv. vi, When recollecting the unsuccessfulness of his first effort in that attitude. 1837Carlyle Fr. Rev. iii. iv. vi, Custine was..found guilty..of one thing, unsuccessfulness. |