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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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So, that whole NHL pedigree thing is no longer an easy fallback to skirt blame for nonperformance.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2023

She also took a nonperformance job in creative recruiting.

From Washington Post • Mar. 5, 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