fallen short

The phrase “fallen short” has 3 syllables: fal-len short

It's pronounced as /ˈfɔːlən ʃɔːrt/


What is synonym and antonym for fallen short?

In the thesaurus, “fallen short” has 41 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fallen short along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for fallen short

  • bombed
  • broken down
  • bust
  • busted
  • collapsed
  • come a cropper
  • come to grief
  • come up empty
  • crashed
  • cratered
  • crumbled
  • declined
  • died
  • died on the vine
  • failed
  • fallen flat
  • fizzled
  • flamed out
  • flopped
  • floundered
  • flunked
  • folded
  • foundered
  • gone under
  • imploded
  • laid an egg
  • miscarried
  • misfired
  • missed
  • self-destructed
  • skidded
  • slipped
  • slumped
  • stalled
  • stricken out
  • struck out
  • struggled
  • sunk
  • tanked
  • waned
  • washed out

Antonyms for fallen short

  • clicked
  • come off
  • cooked
  • delivered
  • flourished
  • gone
  • gone over
  • panned out
  • prevailed
  • prospered
  • succeeded
  • thrived
  • thriven
  • triumphed
  • won
  • worked out

Example Sentences

  • Despite his efforts, his performance had fallen short of expectations during the competition.
  • The company's quarterly profits had fallen short of projections, causing concern among shareholders.
  • Her attempts to reconcile with her friend had fallen short as misunderstandings persisted between them.
  • The candidate's promises had fallen short of convincing voters to support his campaign.
  • Their preparations had fallen short when they realized they had forgotten to bring essential supplies for the camping trip.

On this page you'll find 57 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fallen short, such as: bombed, broken down, bust, busted, clicked, collapsed, come a cropper.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

fallen flat

  • bombed
  • broken down
  • bust
  • busted
  • collapsed
  • come a cropper
  • come to grief
  • come up empty
  • crashed
  • cratered
  • crumbled
  • declined
  • died
  • died on the vine
  • failed
  • fallen short
  • fizzled
  • flamed out
  • flopped
  • floundered
  • flunked
  • folded
  • foundered
  • gone under
  • imploded
  • laid an egg
  • miscarried
  • misfired
  • missed
  • self-destructed
  • skidded
  • slipped
  • slumped
  • stalled
  • stricken out
  • struck out
  • struggled
  • sunk
  • tanked
  • waned
  • washed out

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