short-lived
The company's success was short-lived due to poor management.
The company achieved success but failed quickly because of bad leadership.
Having or lasting for a brief period of time
Their happiness was short-lived after they realized the truth.
They were happy at first, but their joy didn't last long.
The peace treaty was short-lived, and war broke out again.
The peace agreement didn't last, and fighting resumed.
Often used to describe things that end quickly, especially after a promising start.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'short-lived' to describe things that end quickly, especially when the ending is disappointing or unexpected.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Don't use 'short-lived' for things that are naturally brief (e.g., a short movie). It's best for things that end sooner than expected.
Word Origin
From 'short' (brief in duration) + 'lived' (past participle of 'live'), combining to describe something that doesn't last long.
Usage Notes
Often used to describe things that end unexpectedly or disappointingly soon.