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विफलतापूर्वक

B2 adverb 9 min read

विफलतापूर्वक

viphaltapurvak

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips विफलतापूर्वक in 30 Seconds

Explanation विफलतापूर्वक in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't really need to use the word 'विफलतापूर्वक' (viphaltāpūrvak). It is too long and complex. Instead, you should learn how to say 'not successful'. In Hindi, that is 'सफल नहीं' (saphal nahīñ). For example, if you want to say 'I failed', you might say 'मैं सफल नहीं हुआ'. The word 'विफलतापूर्वक' is like the English word 'unsuccessfully'. Imagine you are trying to open a door and it doesn't open. At A1, you would say 'दरवाज़ा नहीं खुला' (The door didn't open). You wouldn't say 'I unsuccessfully tried to open the door'. However, it is good to know that the root word 'फल' (phal) means 'fruit'. In Hindi, when you get the 'fruit' of your work, you are successful. When you don't, you are 'विफल' (failed). This word is made of four parts: Vi + Phal + ta + purvak. It's a big word for beginners, so just focus on the idea of 'not winning' or 'not succeeding'. You will see this word later as you get better at Hindi. For now, just remember that '-purvak' at the end of a word usually means 'with' or '-ly' in English, like 'carefully' or 'happily'.

At the A2 level, you are starting to build longer sentences. You might know words like 'कोशिश' (koshish - effort/try). You can say 'मैंने कोशिश की लेकिन विफल रहा' (I tried but was unsuccessful). The word 'विफलतापूर्वक' (viphaltāpūrvak) is an adverb. This means it tells us *how* something happened. If a project ended, how did it end? It ended 'विफलतापूर्वक' (unsuccessfully). Even at A2, this word is quite formal. You might see it in a simple Hindi storybook or a news headline. It's important to notice the '-पूर्वक' ending. You might also know 'सफलतापूर्वक' (saphal-tā-pūrvak), which means 'successfully'. These two words are opposites. If you can say 'सफलतापूर्वक', you can try to say 'विफलतापूर्वक'. Just remember: 'सफलता' is success, 'विफलता' is failure. Adding '-पूर्वक' makes it 'successfully' or 'unsuccessfully'. Practice saying it slowly: Vi-phal-ta-poor-vak. It's a great word to impress your teacher, but in daily life with friends, you will still use simpler words like 'नहीं हुआ' (didn't happen) or 'फेल हो गया' (failed).

At the B1 level, you are moving into intermediate Hindi. You should start recognizing more formal vocabulary used in newspapers and professional settings. 'विफलतापूर्वक' (viphaltāpūrvak) is a perfect example of this. You can use it to describe events in the past. For instance, 'सरकार ने गरीबी मिटाने का विफलतापूर्वक प्रयास किया' (The government unsuccessfully tried to eradicate poverty). Notice how the word sits right before the verb 'प्रयास किया'. At this level, you should be able to distinguish between the noun 'विफलता' (failure), the adjective 'विफल' (unsuccessful), and the adverb 'विफलतापूर्वक' (unsuccessfully). A common mistake at B1 is using the word 'से' after it. You don't need 'से' because '-पूर्वक' already means 'with'. So, 'विफलतापूर्वक' is enough. You should also start comparing it with synonyms like 'असफलतापूर्वक'. They are almost the same, but 'विफलतापूर्वक' sounds a bit more literary. When you read Hindi articles, look for this word. It often appears in the context of sports, politics, and science. It helps you describe not just that something failed, but the *manner* in which the attempt was concluded.

At the B2 level, which is where this word is officially categorized, you should be using 'विफलतापूर्वक' (viphaltāpūrvak) with confidence in formal writing and structured speech. You understand that this word belongs to a higher register of Hindi. You can use it to add nuance to your descriptions. For example, instead of a simple failure, you can describe a 'विफलतापूर्वक संचालित अभियान' (an unsuccessfully conducted campaign). This level of Hindi requires you to handle complex adverbial constructions. You should also be aware of the cultural context: using such a formal word can provide a level of professional distance or objectivity. It is very common in 'Shuddh Hindi' (Pure Hindi) which avoids English loanwords. If you are writing an essay on social issues or a report for a Hindi-speaking office, 'विफलतापूर्वक' is a much better choice than 'fail ho gaya'. You should also be able to use it in complex sentence structures, perhaps using it in a subordinate clause. For example: 'यद्यपि उन्होंने विफलतापूर्वक प्रयास किया, फिर भी उनकी मेहनत की सराहना की गई' (Although they tried unsuccessfully, their hard work was still appreciated). This shows you can balance the adverb with conjunctions like 'यद्यपि' (although) and 'फिर भी' (still).

At the C1 level, you are approaching near-native fluency in formal Hindi. You use 'विफलतापूर्वक' (viphaltāpūrvak) not just as a vocab word, but as a tool for stylistic precision. You can contrast it with other adverbs to create a specific tone. For instance, you might discuss how a policy was 'प्रारंभिक रूप से सफलतापूर्वक किंतु अंततः विफलतापूर्वक' (initially successfully but ultimately unsuccessfully) implemented. This shows a high level of analytical capability in the language. You should also be familiar with its appearance in classical and modern literature, where it might be used to describe the tragic end of a character's journey. At this level, you should also know the subtle differences between 'विफलतापूर्वक' and its Urdu counterpart 'नाकामी के साथ'. You might choose 'विफलतापूर्वक' to maintain a Sanskritized tone throughout a piece of writing. Your pronunciation should be perfect, handling the 'ph' (aspirated p) and the 'l' and 't' sounds with ease. You can also use it in debating or high-level discussions to critique an argument or a plan without sounding overly aggressive, as the formality of the word provides a certain level of academic decorum.

At the C2 level, you have a masterly command of Hindi. 'विफलतापूर्वक' (viphaltāpūrvak) is part of your extensive repertoire of adverbs. You understand its deepest etymological roots and can use it in highly specialized contexts—legal, philosophical, or technical. You might use it in a critique of a complex philosophical system or in a high-stakes legal argument to describe the failure of a procedure. At this level, you are also aware of how the word sounds to a native ear—it sounds educated, precise, and serious. You might even use it ironically in a very sophisticated conversation to mock a grand but failed plan. You can weave it into long, complex sentences that use advanced grammar like the passive voice or complex conditional moods. For example: 'यदि यह परियोजना विफलतापूर्वक संपन्न न हुई होती, तो आज आर्थिक स्थिति भिन्न होती' (Had this project not concluded unsuccessfully, the economic situation would be different today). Your use of the word is seamless, and you can switch between this formal term and more colloquial expressions depending on the audience, demonstrating complete linguistic flexibility. You are also able to explain the nuances of this word to others, including its relation to the concept of 'Karma-phala' (the fruit of actions) in Indian philosophy.

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips

विफलतापूर्वक in 30 Seconds

An adverb meaning 'unsuccessfully' used in formal Hindi.
Commonly found in news, literature, and professional reports.
Formed from 'viphaltā' (failure) + '-pūrvak' (manner of).
The direct opposite of 'saphal-tā-pūrvak' (successfully).

The Hindi word विफलतापूर्वक (viphaltāpūrvak) is a sophisticated adverb used to describe an action performed in an unsuccessful manner or a process that concludes without achieving its intended goal. It is the adverbial form of the noun 'विफलता' (failure). In Hindi grammar, the suffix '-पूर्वक' is often attached to abstract nouns to transform them into adverbs, functioning similarly to the English suffix '-ly'. While 'असफलतापूर्वक' is a very common synonym, विफलतापूर्वक often carries a slightly more formal or literary weight, frequently appearing in news reports, formal documents, and high-level literature to denote attempts that were made but ultimately fell short.

Etymological Breakdown: The word is composed of 'वि' (vi - a prefix often denoting negation or intensity), 'फल' (phal - fruit or result), 'ता' (tā - a suffix forming an abstract noun), and 'पूर्वक' (pūrvak - a suffix meaning 'with' or 'in the manner of'). Literally, it means 'in the manner of not getting the fruit/result'.

वैज्ञानिकों ने प्रयोग को विफलतापूर्वक समाप्त किया क्योंकि उपकरण काम नहीं कर रहे थे। (The scientists ended the experiment unsuccessfully because the equipment was not working.)

In everyday conversation, speakers might prefer simpler constructions like 'सफल नहीं हुआ' (was not successful), but as a learner progresses to the B2 level, using विफलतापूर्वक demonstrates a command over formal Hindi registers. It is particularly useful when describing institutional failures, failed negotiations, or complex technical attempts. It implies that an effort was indeed made, but the outcome was negative. This distinction is important; it doesn't just mean a lack of success, but rather an active process that resulted in failure.

Culturally, Hindi speakers value the effort put into a task, and using a word like विफलतापूर्वक can sometimes soften the blow of a failure by focusing on the 'manner' of the attempt rather than just the 'fact' of the failure. It provides a descriptive layer to the narrative of an event. For instance, in sports commentary, a team might be described as having 'विफलतापूर्वक' defended a lead, suggesting they tried but ultimately the defense failed.

Register and Nuance: It is more common in written Hindi than spoken. In spoken Hindi, you might hear the Urdu-influenced 'नाकामी से' (nākāmī se), which conveys a similar meaning but with a different linguistic texture.

शांति वार्ता विफलतापूर्वक संपन्न हुई, जिससे तनाव और बढ़ गया। (The peace talks concluded unsuccessfully, further increasing tension.)

Using विफलतापूर्वक correctly requires understanding its role as an adverb. It typically modifies a verb, describing how an action was performed or how a state was reached. In the standard Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) structure of Hindi, the adverb usually precedes the verb it modifies. However, for emphasis, it can occasionally be placed elsewhere, though this is less common in standard formal prose.

Common Verb Pairings: It is frequently paired with verbs like 'समाप्त होना' (to end), 'संपन्न होना' (to conclude), 'प्रयास करना' (to try), and 'संचालित करना' (to conduct/operate).

When constructing sentences, remember that विफलतापूर्वक is an invariable adverb. Unlike adjectives in Hindi, it does not change its form based on the gender or number of the subject or object. This makes it relatively easy to use once you have mastered its placement. For example, whether a man, a woman, or a group of people failed, the word remains विफलतापूर्वक.

उसने अपनी पुरानी कार को स्टार्ट करने का विफलतापूर्वक प्रयास किया। (He unsuccessfully tried to start his old car.)

In this example, the adverb modifies the noun-verb complex 'प्रयास किया' (tried). It adds a layer of descriptive failure to the attempt itself. If you were to say 'उसने प्रयास किया और वह विफल रहा' (He tried and he was unsuccessful), it is two separate clauses. Using विफलतापूर्वक allows you to condense this into a single, more sophisticated thought.

Another important aspect is the contrast with its antonym, 'सफलतापूर्वक' (successfully). By understanding how 'सफलतापूर्वक' is used to describe achievements, you can mirror that structure for failures. For instance, 'अभियान सफलतापूर्वक पूरा हुआ' (The mission was successfully completed) vs. 'अभियान विफलतापूर्वक समाप्त हुआ' (The mission ended unsuccessfully). The symmetry in Hindi grammar between success and failure adverbs is very consistent.

Sentence Structure Tip: Place the adverb immediately before the main verb or the helping verb to ensure clarity in meaning. In complex sentences with multiple clauses, ensure it is clear which action is being described as unsuccessful.

कंपनी ने नए बाज़ार में प्रवेश करने की कोशिश की, लेकिन सब कुछ विफलतापूर्वक रहा। (The company tried to enter the new market, but everything remained unsuccessful.)

While you might not hear विफलतापूर्वक during a casual chat at a chai stall, it is a staple of 'Shuddh Hindi' (Pure Hindi) media and academic discourse. If you tune into news channels like Rajya Sabha TV or read editorials in prestigious Hindi newspapers like 'Dainik Jagran' or 'Amar Ujala', you will encounter this word frequently. It is used to describe government policies that didn't yield results, sports teams that failed to qualify, or space missions that didn't reach their orbit.

News and Media: Journalists use this word to maintain an objective, formal tone. Instead of saying 'The plan failed,' which might sound too harsh or simplistic, they say 'The plan concluded unsuccessfully,' which sounds more analytical.

In the realm of Hindi literature, particularly in modern realistic fiction or philosophical essays, विफलतापूर्वक is used to describe the internal or external struggles of characters. It adds a sense of gravity to their actions. When a character tries to reconcile with a family member विफलतापूर्वक, it conveys a deep sense of effort met with disappointment.

रेडियो समाचार: 'आज की वार्ता विफलतापूर्वक समाप्त हुई, और कोई समझौता नहीं हो सका।' (Radio News: 'Today's talks ended unsuccessfully, and no agreement could be reached.')

Legal and administrative contexts also favor this word. In court judgments or official government reports, the failure of a party to comply with an order or the unsuccessful execution of a warrant might be described using this adverb. It provides a precise legal description of the 'how' of the failure. For a student of Hindi, recognizing this word is key to understanding formal announcements and high-level documentation.

Furthermore, in educational settings, a teacher might use this word when discussing historical events. For example, 'The rebellion of 1857 was विफलतापूर्वक suppressed in some regions' (though 'successfully' would be used from the suppressor's perspective, the unsuccessful nature of the rebellion itself is often the focus of the adverb). It helps in creating a nuanced historical narrative.

Academic Context: Used in research papers to describe hypotheses that were tested but not proven, or experiments that did not yield the expected data.

ऐतिहासिक रूप से, कई संधियाँ विफलतापूर्वक लागू की गईं। (Historically, many treaties were implemented unsuccessfully.)

One of the most common mistakes learners make with विफलतापूर्वक is confusing it with the adjective 'विफल' (viphall). An adjective describes a noun, while an adverb describes a verb. For example, saying 'वह विफलतापूर्वक है' (He is unsuccessfully) is grammatically incorrect. You should say 'वह विफल रहा' (He was unsuccessful) or 'उसने विफलतापूर्वक कार्य किया' (He worked unsuccessfully).

Adjective vs. Adverb: विफल (Adjective) = Unsuccessful. विफलतापूर्वक (Adverb) = Unsuccessfully. Use 'विफल' with 'है/था' and 'विफलतापूर्वक' with action verbs.

Another mistake is the redundant use of 'से' (se). Since the suffix '-पूर्वक' already carries the meaning of 'with' or 'in a manner of', adding 'से' at the end (e.g., *विफलतापूर्वक से*) is a grammatical error. This is a common slip for those used to the 'noun + से' pattern (like 'सावधानी से' - with caution). Remember: '-पूर्वक' stands alone as an adverbial marker.

Incorrect: उसने विफलतापूर्वक से काम किया।
Correct: उसने विफलतापूर्वक काम किया।

Misspelling is also a frequent issue. The word contains 'v' (व), 'ph' (फ), and the retroflex 'l' (ल). Sometimes learners confuse 'फ' (ph) with 'प' (p) or 'ब' (b). Ensuring the aspirated 'ph' sound is correctly represented and pronounced is vital for clarity. Additionally, some learners might confuse it with 'असफलतापूर्वक'. While they are mostly interchangeable, 'विफलता' often implies a more total or structural failure compared to 'असफलता', which can be more personal or simple.

Word Choice: Don't use 'विफलतापूर्वक' for small, trivial things. For example, 'मैंने विफलतापूर्वक चाय बनाई' (I unsuccessfully made tea) sounds strangely dramatic. Use it for significant efforts.

सावधान! 'विफल' और 'विफलतापूर्वक' के बीच का अंतर समझें ताकि आपकी हिंदी प्राकृतिक लगे।

Hindi is rich with synonyms, and depending on the context, you might want to swap विफलतापूर्वक for something else to change the tone or register. The most direct synonym is असफलतापूर्वक (asphaltāpūrvak). Both are grammatically identical in their construction and are used in similar formal settings. However, 'असफलता' is the more common noun for 'failure' in general, whereas 'विफलता' can sound more conclusive or technical.

Synonym Comparison

असफलतापूर्वक: Most common, standard formal.
नाकामयाबी से: Urdu-origin, common in spoken and poetic Hindi.
बिना सफलता के: Simple, literal ('without success').

If you are in a more informal setting, you might use the phrase 'नाकाम होकर' (nākām hokar - having become unsuccessful) or simply use the verb 'नहीं हो पाया' (couldn't happen). For example, 'मैंने कोशिश की पर नहीं हो पाया' (I tried but it couldn't happen). This is much more natural for daily conversation than using a long adverb like विफलतापूर्वक.

औपचारिक: मिशन विफलतापूर्वक समाप्त हुआ।
अनौपचारिक: मिशन फेल हो गया।

Another interesting alternative is the use of 'व्यर्थ' (vyarth - in vain). While not a direct adverbial synonym of 'unsuccessfully' in the sense of a manner, it conveys the result of the failure. 'उसने व्यर्थ प्रयास किया' (He made a vain attempt) is a common way to express that an effort was unsuccessful. Understanding these nuances helps you choose the right word for the right emotional and formal weight.

Register Shift: High Hindi: विफलतापूर्वक
Neutral: असफलता से
Casual/Urdu: नाकामी से

लेखक ने अपनी बात समझाने का विफलतापूर्वक प्रयास किया, लेकिन पाठक समझ नहीं पाए। (The author unsuccessfully tried to explain his point, but the readers couldn't understand.)

How Formal Is It?

Fun Fact

The root 'Phal' (fruit) is used in many Indian languages to mean 'result'. So, to fail is literally to be 'fruitless'.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /ʋɪ.pʰəl.t̪ɑː.puːɾ.ʋək/

US /vɪ.fəl.tɑ.pur.vək/

Stress is evenly distributed, with slight emphasis on the 'pūrvak' suffix.

Rhymes With

सफलतापूर्वक (saphal-tā-pūrvak) सावधानीपूर्वक (sāvdhānī-pūrvak) शांतिपूर्वक (shānti-pūrvak) ध्यानपूर्वक (dhyān-pūrvak) निश्चयपूर्वक (nishchay-pūrvak) बलपूर्वक (bal-pūrvak) प्रेमपूर्वक (prem-pūrvak) आदरपूर्वक (ādar-pūrvak)

Common Errors

Pronouncing 'ph' as a simple 'p' instead of aspirated 'ph'.
Confusing the 'v' sound with 'w'.
Shortening the long 'u' in 'pūrvak'.
Misplacing the dental 't' as an alveolar 't' (like in English 'top').
Skipping the 'r' sound in 'pūrvak'.

Difficulty Rating

Reading 7/5

Easy to recognize if you know 'phal' and 'purvak'.

Writing 8/5

Requires correct spelling and placement in formal sentences.

Speaking 8/5

Long word; requires practice for smooth pronunciation.

Listening 7/5

Clear pronunciation in formal broadcasts.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

फल (Fruit) सफल (Successful) विफल (Failed) विफलता (Failure) पूर्वक (Suffix)

Learn Next

सफलतापूर्वक (Successfully) धैर्यपूर्वक (Patiently) सावधानीपूर्वक (Carefully) निश्चयपूर्वक (Decisively) गंभीरतापूर्वक (Seriously)

Advanced

क्रियान्वयन (Implementation) परिणामस्वरूप (As a result) दृष्टिकोण (Perspective) अक्षमता (Incompetence) निष्फलता (Fruitlessness)

Grammar to Know

Adverbial Suffix -पूर्वक

Noun + पूर्वक = Adverb. (e.g., सुख + पूर्वक = सुखपूर्वक)

Negation Prefix वि-

वि + फल = विफल (Reverse of success).

Adverb Placement

Usually before the verb in Hindi SOV structure.

Invariability of Adverbs

Does not change with gender or number.

Compound Verbs with Adverbs

विफलतापूर्वक + प्रयास किया (Adverb modifies the whole compound).

Examples by Level

उसने विफलतापूर्वक कोशिश की।

He tried unsuccessfully.

Simple subject-adverb-verb structure.

काम विफलतापूर्वक खत्म हुआ।

The work ended unsuccessfully.

The adverb describes how the work 'ended'.

वह विफलतापूर्वक भागा।

He ran unsuccessfully (failed to escape).

Modifying the verb 'bhaga' (ran).

टीम ने विफलतापूर्वक खेल खेला।

The team played unsuccessfully.

Adverb modifying the action 'khela'.

मैंने विफलतापूर्वक फोन किया।

I called unsuccessfully (couldn't connect).

Used with a compound verb 'phone kiya'.

मशीन विफलतापूर्वक चली।

The machine ran unsuccessfully (malfunctioned).

Describes the manner of operation.

उसने विफलतापूर्वक गाना गाया।

He sang unsuccessfully (badly/failed audition).

Focuses on the result of the singing.

दरवाज़ा विफलतापूर्वक खुला।

The door opened unsuccessfully (stuck/broke).

Adverb modifying the verb 'khula'.

उसने अपनी परीक्षा विफलतापूर्वक दी।

He gave his exam unsuccessfully.

Common usage in educational contexts.

हमने विफलतापूर्वक रास्ता ढूँढा।

We searched for the way unsuccessfully.

Modifies the search action.

डॉक्टर ने विफलतापूर्वक इलाज किया।

The doctor treated (the patient) unsuccessfully.

Used in medical contexts.

पुलिस ने विफलतापूर्वक चोर को पकड़ा।

The police unsuccessfully caught the thief.

Implies the attempt happened but failed.

उसने विफलतापूर्वक खाना बनाया।

He cooked food unsuccessfully (it burnt).

Describes the result of the cooking process.

गाड़ी विफलतापूर्वक स्टार्ट हुई।

The car started unsuccessfully (stalled).

Describes the state of the car's engine.

उन्होंने विफलतापूर्वक घर बेचा।

They sold the house unsuccessfully (didn't get the price).

Focuses on the outcome of the sale.

बच्चे ने विफलतापूर्वक खिलौना जोड़ा।

The child joined the toy unsuccessfully.

Modifies the verb 'joda' (joined/fixed).

कंपनी ने नया उत्पाद विफलतापूर्वक लॉन्च किया।

The company launched the new product unsuccessfully.

Formal business context.

विपक्ष ने विफलतापूर्वक विरोध प्रदर्शन किया।

The opposition held a protest unsuccessfully.

Political context.

उसने विफलतापूर्वक अपना कर्ज चुकाने की कोशिश की।

He unsuccessfully tried to pay off his debt.

Complex object with an infinitive.

वैज्ञानिकों ने विफलतापूर्वक नया ग्रह खोजने का दावा किया।

Scientists unsuccessfully claimed to find a new planet.

Modifies the claim/attempt.

फिल्म विफलतापूर्वक सिनेमाघरों में चली।

The film ran unsuccessfully in theaters.

Used to describe commercial performance.

उसने विफलतापूर्वक अपने माता-पिता को मनाया।

He unsuccessfully persuaded his parents.

Social/Relational context.

सॉफ्टवेयर विफलतापूर्वक अपडेट हुआ।

The software updated unsuccessfully.

Technical/IT context.

योजना विफलतापूर्वक लागू की गई थी।

The plan had been implemented unsuccessfully.

Passive voice construction.

शांति वार्ता विफलतापूर्वक संपन्न हुई, जिससे युद्ध की संभावना बढ़ गई।

The peace talks concluded unsuccessfully, increasing the possibility of war.

High-level formal sentence with a relative clause.

उसने विफलतापूर्वक अपनी बेगुनाही साबित करने का प्रयास किया।

He unsuccessfully tried to prove his innocence.

Legal context.

प्रबंधन ने विफलतापूर्वक हड़ताल को रोकने की कोशिश की।

Management unsuccessfully tried to stop the strike.

Industrial relations context.

यह मिशन विफलतापूर्वक समाप्त हुआ क्योंकि ईंधन कम था।

This mission ended unsuccessfully because the fuel was low.

Cause and effect structure.

लेखक ने विफलतापूर्वक अपने उपन्यास के लिए प्रकाशक ढूँढा।

The author unsuccessfully searched for a publisher for his novel.

Literary/Professional context.

उसने विफलतापूर्वक अपनी भावनाओं को नियंत्रित करने का प्रयास किया।

He unsuccessfully tried to control his emotions.

Psychological context.

सरकार ने विफलतापूर्वक मुद्रास्फीति को कम करने के कदम उठाए।

The government unsuccessfully took steps to reduce inflation.

Economic context.

अभियान विफलतापूर्वक संचालित किया गया था, जिसके कारण भारी नुकसान हुआ।

The campaign was unsuccessfully conducted, leading to heavy losses.

Passive voice with a resulting clause.

दार्शनिक ने विफलतापूर्वक अस्तित्व के अर्थ को परिभाषित करने की चेष्टा की।

The philosopher unsuccessfully endeavored to define the meaning of existence.

Abstract philosophical context.

संशोधन विधेयक विफलतापूर्वक संसद में पेश किया गया था।

The amendment bill was unsuccessfully introduced in Parliament.

Legislative/Legal register.

उसने विफलतापूर्वक अपनी विरासत को बचाने का अंतिम प्रयास किया।

He made a final, unsuccessful attempt to save his legacy.

Dramatic/Literary tone.

आर्थिक सुधारों को विफलतापूर्वक लागू करने के गंभीर परिणाम हुए।

Unsuccessfully implementing economic reforms had serious consequences.

Gerundial phrase as a subject.

तकनीकी खराबी के कारण उपग्रह विफलतापूर्वक अपनी कक्षा से बाहर हो गया।

Due to technical failure, the satellite unsuccessfully went out of its orbit.

Scientific/Technical register.

उसने विफलतापूर्वक अपने प्रतिद्वंद्वी के तर्कों को काटने की कोशिश की।

He unsuccessfully tried to refute his opponent's arguments.

Rhetorical/Debate context.

संगठन ने विफलतापूर्वक अपनी छवि सुधारने का अभियान चलाया।

The organization unsuccessfully ran a campaign to improve its image.

Corporate/PR context.

ऐतिहासिक साक्ष्यों को विफलतापूर्वक मिटाने की कोशिश की गई।

Attempts were unsuccessfully made to erase historical evidence.

Historical/Passive construction.

उनकी कूटनीतिक पहल विफलतापूर्वक समाप्त हुई, जिससे अंतरराष्ट्रीय संबंधों में दरार आ गई।

Their diplomatic initiative ended unsuccessfully, causing a rift in international relations.

Sophisticated diplomatic register.

यह शोध विफलतापूर्वक यह सिद्ध करने का प्रयास करता है कि समय यात्रा संभव है।

This research unsuccessfully attempts to prove that time travel is possible.

Academic critique tone.

उसने विफलतापूर्वक अपनी अंतरात्मा की आवाज़ को दबाने की कोशिश की।

He unsuccessfully tried to suppress the voice of his conscience.

Metaphorical/Psychological depth.

यद्यपि उन्होंने विफलतापूर्वक संघर्ष किया, फिर भी उनकी वीरता अमर रहेगी।

Although they struggled unsuccessfully, their bravery will remain immortal.

Concessive clause with high-register vocabulary.

परियोजना का विफलतापूर्वक क्रियान्वयन प्रबंधन की अक्षमता को दर्शाता है।

The unsuccessful implementation of the project reflects management's incompetence.

Noun-heavy academic structure.

उसने विफलतापूर्वक उस रहस्यमयी भाषा का अनुवाद करने का प्रयास किया।

He unsuccessfully tried to translate that mysterious language.

Niche/Academic context.

न्यायालय ने विफलतापूर्वक दायर की गई याचिका को खारिज कर दिया।

The court dismissed the petition that had been filed unsuccessfully.

Legal procedure terminology.

सामाजिक मानदंडों को विफलतापूर्वक चुनौती देने वाले अक्सर बहिष्कृत कर दिए जाते हैं।

Those who unsuccessfully challenge social norms are often ostracized.

Sociological generalization.

Common Collocations

विफलतापूर्वक प्रयास करना

विफलतापूर्वक समाप्त होना

विफलतापूर्वक संपन्न होना

विफलतापूर्वक संचालित करना

विफलतापूर्वक लागू करना

विफलतापूर्वक खोजना

विफलतापूर्वक लड़ना

विफलतापूर्वक तर्क देना

विफलतापूर्वक मनाना

विफलतापूर्वक प्रदर्शन करना

Common Phrases

विफलतापूर्वक अंत

— An unsuccessful end to something. Used to summarize a failed event.

कहानी का विफलतापूर्वक अंत हुआ।

विफलतापूर्वक कोशिश

— An unsuccessful try. Very common in reporting.

यह एक विफलतापूर्वक कोशिश थी।

विफलतापूर्वक प्रयोग

— An unsuccessful experiment. Used in scientific contexts.

प्रयोग विफलतापूर्वक रहा।

विफलतापूर्वक बचाव

— An unsuccessful defense. Used in sports or legal contexts.

उसका विफलतापूर्वक बचाव काम नहीं आया।

विफलतापूर्वक हमला

— An unsuccessful attack. Common in history or military news.

सेना का विफलतापूर्वक हमला विफल रहा।

विफलतापूर्वक निवेश

— An unsuccessful investment. Used in financial news.

उसका विफलतापूर्वक निवेश डूब गया।

विफलतापूर्वक खोज

— An unsuccessful search. Used when something isn't found.

पुलिस की विफलतापूर्वक खोज जारी है।

विफलतापूर्वक दौड़

— An unsuccessful run. Used in sports or metaphorical races.

उसकी विफलतापूर्वक दौड़ खत्म हुई।

विफलतापूर्वक उड़ान

— An unsuccessful flight. Used in aviation or space news.

विमान की विफलतापूर्वक उड़ान चर्चा में रही।

विफलतापूर्वक तैयारी

— Unsuccessful preparation. Implies prep was done but didn't help.

उसकी विफलतापूर्वक तैयारी का नतीजा सामने है।

Often Confused With

विफलतापूर्वक vs विफल

Adjective vs Adverb. 'विफल' is a state, 'विफलतापूर्वक' is a manner.

विफलतापूर्वक vs असफलतापूर्वक

Almost identical, but 'विफलतापूर्वक' sounds slightly more formal.

विफलतापूर्वक vs विफलता से

Similar meaning, but 'विफलतापूर्वक' is a single word adverbial form.

Idioms & Expressions

"विफलतापूर्वक हाथ आजमाना"

— To try one's hand at something unsuccessfully. Implies a casual attempt.

उसने व्यापार में विफलतापूर्वक हाथ आजमाया।

Neutral

"विफलतापूर्वक माथा पच्ची करना"

— To unsuccessfully rack one's brain over something.

मैंने इस सवाल पर विफलतापूर्वक माथा पच्ची की।

Informal

"विफलतापूर्वक कदम उठाना"

— To take steps that lead to no success.

सरकार ने विफलतापूर्वक कदम उठाए।

Formal

"विफलतापूर्वक जाल बिछाना"

— To unsuccessfully set a trap or plan.

शिकारी ने विफलतापूर्वक जाल बिछाया।

Literary

"विफलतापूर्वक लोहा लेना"

— To unsuccessfully confront or fight someone strong.

उसने विफलतापूर्वक दुश्मन से लोहा लिया।

Literary

"विफलतापूर्वक पसीना बहाना"

— To work hard (sweat) unsuccessfully.

उसने विफलतापूर्वक पसीना बहाया।

Metaphorical

"विफलतापूर्वक दांव खेलना"

— To unsuccessfully take a gamble or risk.

उसने विफलतापूर्वक आखिरी दांव खेला।

Neutral

"विफलतापूर्वक रोटियाँ सेंकना"

— To unsuccessfully try to benefit from a situation (rare/metaphorical usage).

वह विफलतापूर्वक अपनी रोटियाँ सेंकने की कोशिश कर रहा था।

Informal

"विफलतापूर्वक सिर पटकना"

— To unsuccessfully struggle or despair.

वह विफलतापूर्वक सिर पटकता रहा।

Informal

"विफलतापूर्वक झंडे गाड़ना"

— To unsuccessfully try to make a mark or achieve fame.

उसने राजनीति में विफलतापूर्वक झंडे गाड़ने की कोशिश की।

Neutral

Easily Confused

विफलतापूर्वक vs सफलतापूर्वक

Opposite meaning but identical structure.

One means successfully, the other unsuccessfully.

सफलतापूर्वक (Success) vs विफलतापूर्वक (Failure).

विफलतापूर्वक vs सावधानीपूर्वक

Same suffix '-पूर्वक'.

Means 'carefully'. It describes care, not failure.

उसने सावधानीपूर्वक गाड़ी चलाई।

विफलतापूर्वक vs विफलता

Root noun.

Noun (Failure) vs Adverb (Unsuccessfully).

विफलता (Noun) vs विफलतापूर्वक (Adverb).

विफलतापूर्वक vs विफल

Root adjective.

Adjective (Failed) vs Adverb (Unsuccessfully).

वह विफल रहा (Adj) vs उसने विफलतापूर्वक किया (Adv).

विफलतापूर्वक vs निश्चयपूर्वक

Same suffix.

Means 'decisively' or 'certainly'.

उसने निश्चयपूर्वक अपनी बात कही।

Sentence Patterns

मैंने [काम] विफलतापूर्वक किया।

मैंने पेंटिंग विफलतापूर्वक बनाई।

उसने [लक्ष्य] के लिए विफलतापूर्वक प्रयास किया।

उसने नौकरी के लिए विफलतापूर्वक प्रयास किया।

[योजना] विफलतापूर्वक लागू की गई थी।

नई नीति विफलतापूर्वक लागू की गई थी।

[परिणाम] के बावजूद, [कार्य] विफलतापूर्वक रहा।

भारी निवेश के बावजूद, व्यापार विफलतापूर्वक रहा।

यह विफलतापूर्वक सिद्ध करने की चेष्टा है कि...

यह विफलतापूर्वक सिद्ध करने की चेष्टा है कि वह निर्दोष है।

[व्यक्ति] ने विफलतापूर्वक [वस्तु] खोजी।

पुलिस ने विफलतापूर्वक सबूत खोजे।

[मैच/खेल] विफलतापूर्वक समाप्त हुआ।

मैच विफलतापूर्वक समाप्त हुआ।

उसकी [भावना] विफलतापूर्वक व्यक्त की गई।

उसकी पीड़ा विफलतापूर्वक व्यक्त की गई।

Word Family

Nouns

विफलता (Failure)

विफलक (Failing agent/factor - rare)

फल (Fruit/Result)

Verbs

विफल होना (To fail)

विफल करना (To make something fail/thwart)

Adjectives

विफल (Unsuccessful/Failed)

सफल (Successful)

असफलता (Failure - synonym)

नाकामी (Failure - Urdu origin)

प्रयास (Effort)

परिणाम (Result)

लक्ष्य (Goal)

How to Use It

frequency

Common in formal writing, rare in casual speech.

Common Mistakes

Using 'विफलतापूर्वक' as an adjective. → वह विफल रहा।
'विफलतापूर्वक' is an adverb; it must modify a verb, not describe a person's state.
Adding 'से' at the end. → विफलतापूर्वक
The suffix '-पूर्वक' already contains the meaning of 'with/manner of'.
Misspelling 'ph' as 'p'. → विफलतापूर्वक
The 'ph' (फ) is aspirated; using 'p' (प) changes the word.
Using it for trivial things. → चाय अच्छी नहीं बनी।
Calling a bad cup of tea 'विफलतापूर्वक' sounds overly dramatic and unnatural.
Confusing it with 'विफलता'. → उसकी विफलता (Noun) vs उसने विफलतापूर्वक किया (Adverb).
One is the name of the failure, the other is how the action was done.

Tips

Suffix Power

Learn the suffix '-पूर्वक'. It can turn many nouns into adverbs, expanding your vocabulary instantly.

Business Writing

Use this word in business reports to describe projects that didn't meet their KPIs.

The 'Ph' Sound

Don't say 'f'. Say 'p' with a puff of air. This is the hallmark of good Hindi pronunciation.

The Fruit Root

Always remember 'Phal' = Fruit. Success is the fruit of labor. 'Vi-phal' is no fruit.

Literary Flair

In creative writing, use this word to describe a tragic hero's final, failed attempt.

Pure Hindi

This is a 'Shuddh Hindi' word. Using it shows you are a serious student of the language.

Redundancy Alert

Never say 'viphaltāpūrvak se'. It's like saying 'unsuccessfullyly'.

News Reading

When you see this word in a headline, expect the story to be about a failed government policy or mission.

Opposite Pair

Memorize it alongside 'सफलतापूर्वक' (successfully). They are a perfect pair.

Formal Debates

Use it to politely point out that your opponent's previous attempts were unsuccessful.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'V.I.P.' who fails. 'Vi-Phal-Ta'. Now add 'Poor-Vak' (like a poor walk). A VIP having a poor walk because they failed.

Visual Association

Imagine a tree with no fruit (Vi-phal) and a person walking away from it looking sad (purvak).

Word Web

Failure Unsuccessfully Formal Sanskrit Adverb Fruitless Attempt Result

Challenge

Try to write three sentences about a historical event that ended 'विफलतापूर्वक' without using the word 'fail' in English.

Word Origin

Derived from Sanskrit roots. 'Vi' is a prefix for negation, 'Phal' means fruit or consequence, and 'ta' is the abstract noun suffix. '-Purvak' is a common Sanskrit adverbial suffix.

Original meaning: Literally: In the manner of being without fruit/results.

Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit-derived)

Cultural Context

Avoid using this word to describe a person's life in a derogatory way; it's better suited for actions or events.

Similar to using 'unsuccessfully' instead of 'it didn't work' to sound more professional in an office.

Used in Hindi news reports regarding the 'Chandrayaan-2' moon landing attempt. Frequently found in the translated works of Munshi Premchand when describing tragic ends. Common in UPSC (Indian Civil Services) Hindi literature syllabus.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Professional Reports

विफलतापूर्वक समाप्त
विफलतापूर्वक लागू
विफलतापूर्वक प्रयास
विफलतापूर्वक संचालित

News Broadcasting

वार्ता विफलतापूर्वक रही
अभियान विफलतापूर्वक खत्म
विफलतापूर्वक परीक्षण
विफलतापूर्वक प्रक्षेपण

Academic Writing

विफलतापूर्वक सिद्ध करना
विफलतापूर्वक तर्क देना
विफलतापूर्वक विश्लेषण
विफलतापूर्वक शोध

Legal Proceedings

विफलतापूर्वक अपील
विफलतापूर्वक बचाव
विफलतापूर्वक गवाही
विफलतापूर्वक याचिका

Sports Commentary

विफलतापूर्वक बचाव
विफलतापूर्वक पीछा करना
विफलतापूर्वक शॉट
विफलतापूर्वक प्रयास

Conversation Starters

"क्या आपने कभी कोई काम विफलतापूर्वक किया है और उससे कुछ सीखा है?"

"आपके अनुसार, कौन सी सरकारी योजना विफलतापूर्वक लागू की गई थी?"

"यदि कोई मिशन विफलतापूर्वक समाप्त हो, तो क्या वैज्ञानिकों को हार मान लेनी चाहिए?"

"क्या विफलतापूर्वक प्रयास करना सफलता की पहली सीढ़ी है?"

"फिल्मों में विफलतापूर्वक प्रेम कहानियाँ क्यों लोकप्रिय होती हैं?"

Journal Prompts

आज मैंने एक काम विफलतापूर्वक किया, वह क्या था और क्यों?

मेरे जीवन का सबसे बड़ा विफलतापूर्वक प्रयास और उसका सबक।

क्या विफलतापूर्वक होना हमेशा बुरा होता है? अपने विचार लिखें।

एक ऐसी कहानी लिखें जिसका अंत विफलतापूर्वक हो लेकिन संदेश सकारात्मक हो।

विफलतापूर्वक कार्यों को सफलतापूर्वक कैसे बदलें? एक योजना बनाएँ।

Frequently Asked Questions

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It might sound a bit too formal or dramatic. Use 'fail ho gaya' or 'nahi hua' instead.

'विफल' is an adjective (He was unsuccessful), while 'विफलतापूर्वक' is an adverb (He tried unsuccessfully).

In standard Hindi, yes, it usually precedes the verb it modifies.

Yes, 'असफलतापूर्वक' is slightly more common in general formal Hindi, but both are correct.

It is an aspirated 'p'. Blow out a little air while saying 'p', like in the English word 'uphill'.

Yes, it is a tatsam word, meaning it is directly derived from Sanskrit.

No, adding 'से' is redundant because '-पूर्वक' already means 'with' or 'in the manner of'.

It is generally considered a B2 level word due to its formality and complexity.

No, it describes actions or outcomes, not people themselves. You wouldn't call a person 'विफलतापूर्वक'.

Yes, 'असफलता से' or 'बिना सफलता के' are simpler alternatives.