I can't think of an adjective that describes this feeling.
2007-01-21 12:05:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
"Fall" or "Fell short" Example: He worked hard to reach his quota but his efforts fell short of his goal.
2007-01-21 21:40:52 · answer #1 · answered by MamaBearKnowzz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The act of actually missing is called a "near miss".
I can't think of any great words for that ... perhaps instead of using a single word, you could write sentence instead, that creates imagery for it? Describe the process of the feeling if you aren't able to lump it into one word.
2007-01-21 12:14:17 · answer #2 · answered by Elly M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite
2016-05-24 09:17:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dejected - He became dejected when his earnings continued to be insufficient to pay the bills.
dissatisfied - They were dissatisfied by poor customer service.
frustrated - His failure left him frustrated.
short-changed - Many workers feel short-changed in the workplace.
2007-01-21 20:06:56 · answer #4 · answered by birdwatcher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Close...but no cigar.
2. So close and yet so far.
3. I was so close that I could almost taste it.
2007-01-21 12:19:13 · answer #5 · answered by penny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the answer above is correct but I would like two points, thanks:o)
2007-01-21 12:15:55 · answer #6 · answered by Poptart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nearly. That's all I can come up with.
Maybe practically.
2007-01-21 12:19:26 · answer #7 · answered by Ndpndnt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
reached ad didnt make it?
2007-01-21 12:13:33 · answer #8 · answered by Bebe's Angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-21 22:45:56 · answer #9 · answered by hogasnog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋