Answer:
Personally, failure is the inability to succeed die to the lack of effort. If full effort was given and the best someone could do was done, I don't count it a failure but a growing opportunity or a lesson. However if the lack of success was die to the lack of effort or persistance, I count it a failure. I also think success taken dishonestly or unjustly is considered a failure because rather than benefitinh someone, it is a detriment to their character.