Successful and Sunk

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Successful adjective - Having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome.

Usage example: a successful architect

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Sunk is an antonym for successful.

Sunk adjective - Facing certain defeat, disaster, or death.

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Successful is an antonym for sunk.

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