WordCmp.com

insolvent vs failure

failure vs insolvent

insolvent and failure both are nouns.

insolvent is an adjective but failure is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
insolvent Yes Yes No No
failure Yes No No No
As nouns, failure is a hypernym of insolvent; that is, failure is a word with a broader meaning than insolvent:
  • insolvent: someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts
  • failure: a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
Other hypernyms of insolvent include loser, nonstarter, unsuccessful person.
insolvent (noun) failure (noun)
someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts an act that fails
an unexpected omission
an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
lack of success
loss of ability to function normally
inability to discharge all your debts as they come due
insolvent (adjective) failure (adjective)
unable to meet or discharge financial obligations
Difference between insolvent and failure

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.