Need antonyms for not comes up to scratch ? Here's a list of opposite words from our thesaurus that you can use instead.
Opposite of to proceed or turn out in a specified or successful way
“You can devise a wonderful new machine, but if it doesn't address real and important needs or desires, people won't buy it, and your business will fail .”
Opposite of to excel in a given field or endeavor
“Your effectiveness in understanding, analyzing, and addressing problems is a major measure of whether you succeed or fail as a manager.”
Opposite of to function with a specific purpose
“These blunt scissors fail as a tool for cutting.”
Opposite of to achieve or complete successfully
“Laziness will almost certainly mean you will fail in your endeavors.”