unsuccessful person

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Noun

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unsuccessful person - a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistentlynonstarter, loser, failureunfortunate, unfortunate person - a person who suffers misfortunebankrupt, insolvent - someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debtsflash in the pan - someone who enjoys transient success but then failsdud, flop, washout - someone who is unsuccessfulunderdog - one at a disadvantage and expected to lose