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    failing
    /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/

    noun

    • 1. a weakness, especially in a person's character; a shortcoming: "pride is a terrible failing"

    preposition

    • 1. in the absence of; if not: "she longed to be with him and, failing that, to be alone"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFAILING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    FAILING definition: 1. a fault or weakness: 2. if that is not possible: 3. becoming weaker or less successful: . Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › failingFailing Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the noun and preposition meanings of failing, as well as synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use failing in a sentence and how it differs from fault, frailty, foible, and vice.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › failingFAILING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. an act or instance of failing; failure: His failing is due to general incompetence. a defect or fault; shortcoming; weakness: His lack of knowledge is a grave failing. preposition. in the absence or default of: Failing payment, we shall sue. Discover More. Other Words From. fail ing·ly adverb. fail ing·ness noun. Discover More.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFAIL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of fail as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to use fail in different contexts, such as exams, business, health, and more.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFAILING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    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. He had invented an imaginary son, in order to make up for his real son's failings.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › failingFailing - definition of failing by The Free Dictionary

    Failing is a noun meaning a flaw or weakness, or an adjective meaning below acceptable in performance. Find synonyms, translations, and examples of failing in different contexts.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › failingFailing - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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 ”.