Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
failed-marriage
noun
/feɪld ˈmɛrɪdʒ/
Definition
A failed marriage is a marital relationship that does not succeed, often resulting in separation or divorce.
Examples
- The couple’s failed marriage was a major topic of discussion among their friends.
- After many attempts at reconciliation, they finally accepted that their marriage had failed.
- The book explores the reasons behind failed marriages and how to rebuild one’s life after such an event.
Meaning
It refers to a situation where the partners are unable to maintain a loving, functioning relationship and decide to end their marriage.
Synonyms
- divorce
- broken marriage
- failed union
- ended relationship
