Antonyms for "success"
1 kid-friendly opposites of success, perfect for writing and vocabulary work.
What does "success" mean?
doing well at what you tried to do Knowing the antonyms of success helps kids write comparison sentences and understand contrast in stories.
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How to use antonyms in writing
Antonyms are powerful in three writing situations:
1. Contrast sentences — "The room was success, but the hallway was failure." Comparing opposites makes descriptions vivid.
2. Character development — Two characters with opposite traits (one success, one failure) create natural tension in a story.
3. Editing for variety — If you've used success three times in a paragraph, swap one for an antonym to vary your writing.
FAQ — antonyms for success
What is the opposite of success?
The most common antonym for success is failure. Other opposites include —.
Are there different antonyms for success at different grade levels?
Yes — younger kids learn the simplest opposite first (failure). Older students can pick more precise antonyms depending on context.
What is a synonym for success?
A common K-2 synonym is win. See the full synonyms page →
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