manque

/mɒŋˈkeɪ/ · adjective

Meaning

Unable to fully realise one's ambitions; would-be

Etymology / origin

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Related words

ambitious(English)would-be(English)unsuccessful(English)etre(English)vous(English)manqué(English)unfulfilled(English)underambitious(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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