Definition

A situation or result where a goal or objective is not reached or accomplished.

Example

The project was considered a nonachievement because it failed to meet any of its targets.

Conversation

I felt really disappointed after that presentation.

What happened? Did it go well?

Not really, it felt like a total nonachievement for me.

That’s tough, but it’s okay to have off days sometimes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonachievement → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "achievement" (from Old French *achever*, meaning to complete or finish). The word "nonachievement" refers to the state of not having achieved or completed something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') and 'completing' something ('achievement') — that's why nonachievement means not having completed something.

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