The difference between Successful and Unsuccessful
When used as adjectives, successful means resulting in success, whereas unsuccessful means failed, not successful.
check bellow for the other definitions of Successful and Unsuccessful
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Successful as an adjective:
Resulting in success; assuring, or promoting, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect
Examples:
"a successful use of medicine; a successful experiment; a successful enterprise"
"synonyms: prosperous fortunate happy"
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Unsuccessful as an adjective:
Failed, not successful.
Examples:
"His unsuccessful attempt earned him sympathy, condolences, and an occasional good-natured ribbing."