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- Dictionaryfail·ing/ˈfāliNG/
noun
- 1. a weakness, especially in character; a shortcoming: "pride is a terrible failing"
preposition
- 1. in default of; in the absence of: "she longed to be with him and, failing that, to be on her own"
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The meaning of FAILING is a usually slight or insignificant defect in character, conduct, or ability. How to use failing in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Failing.
FAILING definition: 1. a fault or weakness: 2. if that is not possible: 3. becoming weaker or less successful: . Learn more.
Word forms: failings. 1. countable noun [usually plural, oft with poss] The failings of someone or something are their faults or unsatisfactory features. Like many in Russia, she blamed the country's failings on futile attempts to catch up with the West.
Definitions of failing. noun. failure to reach a minimum required performance. “his failing the course led to his disqualification”. synonyms: flunk. see more. noun. a flaw or weak point. “he was quick to point out his wife's failings ”.
Define failing. failing synonyms, failing pronunciation, failing translation, English dictionary definition of failing. n. 1. The act of a person or thing that fails; a failure. 2. A minor fault. adj. Undergoing failure: failing health; failing kidneys; a failing business....
Failing definition: an act or instance of failing; failure. See examples of FAILING used in a sentence.
Definition of failing noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
FAILING meaning: a weakness or problem in a person's character, behavior, or ability
The meaning of FAIL is to lose strength : weaken. How to use fail in a sentence.
Definition of fail verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
