100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "dud"

Definition

The term "dud" as a common noun refers to something that is a failure, particularly something that does not work as intended or has disappointed expectations. It can also refer to a person or thing that is ineffectual or useless.

Synonyms

• Failure
• Flop
• Bust
• Lemon
• Disappointment
• Nonstarter

Antonyms

• Success
• Hit
• Winner
• Triumph
• Achievement
• Accomplishment

Examples

1. The movie turned out to be a dud at the box office.
2. I thought the gadget would be great, but it was a total dud.
3. His last performance was a dud, and he knows it.
4. The fireworks were a dud; they didn't explode as expected.
5. She bought a new phone, but it was a dud and kept crashing.
6. The concert was a dud since the band didn't show up.
7. What a dud of a party; hardly anyone came!
8. The product was advertised as innovative, but it turned out to be a dud.
9. My plans for the weekend were a dud because of the rain.
10. The book received terrible reviews and was labeled a dud.
11. His first attempt at cooking dinner was a dud; nothing turned out right.
12. The new video game was a dud and didn't meet fans' expectations.
13. I bought a lottery ticket, but it was a dud as usual.
14. The sports car, although flashy, was a dud in terms of performance.
15. The high expectations made the outcome feel like a dud.
16. She tried to impress her friends, but the joke was a dud.
17. That last episode of the series was a dud; I was so disappointed.
18. The new restaurant opened with a dud menu that didn’t attract customers.
19. The test results were a dud, revealing nothing new about the disease.
20. He thought he had a great idea, but it turned out to be a dud.
21. The fireworks display ended up being a dud due to a technical failure.
22. His investment in the startup was a dud, and he lost money.
23. The new model of the car was a dud compared to last year's version.
24. The team’s strategy was a dud, leading to an early exit from the tournament.
25. The old computer was a dud and couldn't run modern software.
26. She thought her outfit would impress, but it was a dud.
27. The seminar promised a lot but was a dud in terms of useful information.
28. The new app was a dud, crashing on launch every time.
29. He tried to fix the old TV, but it was a dud.
30. The candidate’s speech was a dud, failing to inspire the audience.
31. The movie's special effects were impressive, but the story was a dud.
32. The new singer's debut album was a dud and didn't chart well.
33. The gadget looked cool but was a dud and didn’t function correctly.
34. The marathon turned into a dud with poor organization.
35. That last shoe sale was a dud; there were no good deals.
36. His first attempt at painting was a dud, but he didn't give up.
37. The product launch was a dud; not a single unit was sold.
38. The prank he pulled was a dud, and nobody laughed.
39. The new technology was a dud, failing to deliver on its promises.
40. The once-popular TV show became a dud after its fifth season.
41. She hoped the meeting would be productive, but it was a dud.
42. The book club chose a dud novel that no one enjoyed reading.
43. The festival was a dud with low attendance and poor activities.
44. His attempt at comedy was a dud, falling flat with the audience.
45. The new flavors in the ice cream shop were a dud; no one liked them.
46. The marketing campaign was a dud, failing to attract customers.
47. His attempt to fix the leaky faucet was a dud; it still drips.
48. The reunion was a dud, with everyone sitting in awkward silence.
49. The latest smartphone model was a dud, with battery issues.
50. Her plan for a surprise party was a dud; nobody could make it.
51. The app was supposed to simplify tasks, but it was a dud.
52. His investment turned out to be a dud, losing value quickly.
53. The presentation was a dud, lacking engaging content.
54. The vacation plans became a dud when the flight was canceled.
55. The new flavor of chips was a dud, not appealing to customers.
56. His last relationship was a dud, filled with misunderstandings.
57. The fireworks show ended up being a dud due to rain.
58. She thought her new hairstyle would be a hit, but it was a dud.
59. The car’s performance was a dud compared to its rivals.
60. The last season of the series felt like a dud to many fans.
61. The charity event was a dud, raising very little money.
62. His latest novel was a dud, failing to captivate readers.
63. The surprise gift turned out to be a dud; it was broken.
64. The home renovation was a dud, not adding any value to the house.
65. The new game feature was a dud, frustrating players instead of helping them.
66. The class project was a dud, as no one contributed.
67. The new restaurant's opening night was a dud with hardly any customers.
68. His attempt to start a new trend was a dud; no one followed.
69. The new policy was a dud, not improving the workplace at all.
70. The phone call was a dud, with no important updates.
71. The new documentary was a dud, failing to engage its audience.
72. The concert turned out to be a dud, with poor sound quality.
73. The new recipe was a dud; it didn't taste good.
74. The latest fashion trend was a dud, quickly fading away.
75. His joke was a dud, leaving everyone in silence.
76. The online class was a dud, lacking interaction and engagement.
77. Her investment choice was a dud, resulting in significant losses.
78. The new policy was a dud, not addressing any of the issues.
79. The event was a dud, with minimal participation.
80. His plan for a surprise trip was a dud; no one was available.
81. The software update was a dud, causing more problems than it solved.
82. The new book series was a dud, not living up to the hype.
83. The birthday party was a dud, without any fun activities.
84. The last meeting was a dud, wasting everyone's time.
85. The product's features sounded great, but it was a dud in practice.
86. Her presentation was a dud, lacking any real substance.
87. The new restaurant was a dud; the food was not worth the price.
88. The sports team’s season was a dud, with many losses.
89. His new hobby turned out to be a dud, not enjoyable at all.
90. The field trip was a dud, with nothing exciting to see.
91. Her latest idea for a business was a dud, not feasible at all.
92. The new app they launched was a dud, not meeting user needs.
93. The movie was a dud, failing to capture the audience's interest.
94. The fashion show was a dud, with poorly designed outfits.
95. His effort to clean the garage was a dud, producing no results.
96. The class field trip was a dud, with nothing to learn.
97. The new line of clothing was a dud, not selling well.
98. The latest season of the show was a dud, lacking creativity.
99. The surprise event was a dud, with no one showing up.
100. The gadget turned out to be a dud, not functioning as advertised.