mislykkethet
Mislykkethet is a Norwegian noun meaning the state or quality of being unsuccessful or failing to achieve a desired outcome. The term is formed from the prefix mis- and the adjective lykket (from lykkes, to succeed) plus the suffix -het, which nominalizes adjectives to express a state or condition. In ordinary language, mislykkethet is used to describe results in a wide range of contexts, such as education, work, projects, or personal relationships. It can refer to a particular failed attempt or to a more general feeling of not meeting personal or societal expectations.
In psychological and sociological discourse, mislykkethet is often tied to aspects of perception, self-esteem, and social
Related terms include suksess (success), fiasko (fiasco), and mislykket (an unsuccessful person or outcome). The word