noun, na-adjective
failure; poor result
Describes an unsuccessful outcome or a result that falls short of expectations. Often used in formal or written contexts.
Antonyms: 上首尾
交渉は不首尾に終わった。
The negotiations ended in failure.
不首尾な結果にがっかりした。
I was disappointed by the poor result.
noun, na-adjective
disfavor; unpopularity
Refers to being out of favor or lacking popularity, often in social or professional contexts. Less common than the failure sense.
彼は上司に不首尾で、昇進できなかった。
He was in disfavor with his boss and couldn't get promoted.
Antonym of 不首尾, meaning success or a favorable outcome. Also formal.
Compound of 不 (fu, 'not') and 首尾 (shubi, 'beginning and end; outcome'). The term 首尾 originally referred to the head and tail, later extended to mean the course or result of an affair.