Failure
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Negative Connotation
The word often implies disappointment and can be emotionally charged. Despite their efforts, not reaching the quarterly targets was seen as a failure.
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Failure as Learning
Sometimes used positively in educational or motivational contexts to encourage growth. Each failure in the experiment brought us closer to the correct hypothesis.
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Not Always Personal
Can refer to an abstract outcome, not just personal or team efforts. The failure of the treaty to bring peace was unfortunate.