Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

nonperformance

[non-per-fawr-muhns] / ˌnɒn pərˈfɔr məns /
NOUN
dereliction
Synonyms








Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Injuries, nonperformance, bad luck and questionable team preparation all resulted in the Kraken failing to replicate the prior season’s 100 points and playoff run deep into the second round.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2024

“It just fills an enormous hole when you go from 10 photos — nonperformance photos of the godfather of go-go — to 2,010.”

From Washington Post • Aug. 23, 2021

Declaring force majeure may allow a party to a contract to avoid liability for nonperformance.

From Reuters • Feb. 10, 2020

Tim Brown, a British-born former professional soccer player from New Zealand, noticed an opportunity in the footwear market for minimalist, nonperformance sneakers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2017

In Hartford, a handful of patrons take serious exception to Rosie’s nonperformance, as well as the continued presence of the Lovely Lucinda sideshow banner despite the unfortunate absence of the Lovely Lucinda.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen