failure

A person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently.

Inability to discharge all your debts as they come due.

“fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks”

An act that fails.

“his failure to pass the test”

An event that does not accomplish its intended purpose.

“the surprise party was a complete failure”

An unexpected omission.

“he resented my failure to return his call”

“the mechanic's failure to check the brakes”

Lack of success.

“he felt that his entire life had been a failure”

“that year there was a crop failure”

Loss of ability to function normally.

“kidney failure”