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Definitions

nonperformance

[non-per-fawr-muhns] / ˌnɒn pərˈfɔr məns /

NOUN

dereliction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

evasion negligence

STRONG

carelessness

NOUN

failure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bankruptcy breakdown collapse decline defeat deficiency deterioration failing loss misstep

STRONG

abortion bomb botch bungle bust checkmate decay deficit downfall fiasco flop frustration implosion inadequacy lemon loser mess misadventure miscarriage overthrow rout rupture stalemate stoppage turkey washout wreck

WEAK

false step faux pas flash in the pan lead balloon nonsuccess sinking ship total loss

Antonyms

STRONGEST

betterment improvement increase rise success win

STRONG

accomplishment benefit blessing continuation enough plenty triumph

WEAK

achievement achiever attainment earnings gain merit

NOUN

insolvency

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bankruptcy breakdown deterioration implosion inadequacy rupture

STRONG

bomb botch bungle bust checkmate collapse decay decline defeat deficiency deficit downfall failing fiasco flop frustration lemon loser loss mess misadventure miscarriage misstep overthrow rout stalemate stoppage turkey washout wreck

WEAK

false step faux pas flash in the pan lead balloon nonsuccess sinking ship total loss

Antonyms

STRONG

accomplishment achievement advantage ascent benefit blessing continuation enough improvement increase plenty rise strength success triumph win

NOUN

nonfeasance

Synonyms

STRONG

abortion bankruptcy bomb botch breakdown bungle bust checkmate collapse decay decline default defeat deficiency deficit delinquency dereliction deterioration downfall failing fiasco flop frustration implosion inadequacy lemon loser loss mess misadventure miscarriage misstep neglect omission overthrow rout rupture stalemate stoppage turkey washout wreck

WEAK

false step faux pas flash in the pan lead balloon nonsuccess sinking ship total loss

Antonyms

STRONG

accomplishment achievement adequacy advantage ascent benefit betterment blessing continuation development enough improvement increase perfection plenty rise satisfaction strength success sufficiency triumph win

NOUN

unsuccess

Synonyms

WEAK

abortion bankruptcy bomb botch breakdown bungle bust checkmate collapse decay decline defeat deficiency deficit deterioration downfall failing false step faux pas fiasco flash in the pan flop frustration implosion inadequacy lead balloon lemon loser loss mess misadventure miscarriage misstep nonsuccess overthrow rout rupture sinking ship stalemate stoppage total loss turkey unsuccessfulness washout wreck

NOUN

unsuccessfulness

Synonyms

WEAK

abortion bankruptcy bomb botch breakdown bungle bust checkmate collapse decay decline defeat deficiency deficit deterioration downfall failing false step faux pas fiasco flash in the pan flop frustration implosion inadequacy lead balloon lemon loser loss mess misadventure miscarriage misstep nonsuccess overthrow rout rupture sinking ship stalemate stoppage total loss turkey unsuccess washout wreck

Example Sentences

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Indeed, some of the performances — or nonperformances — of the past month might wind up costing some players their jobs.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2024