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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 can be a noun, a preposition, or an adjective. As a noun, it means a fault or weakness. As a preposition, it means if that is not possible. As an adjective, it means becoming weaker or less successful.

  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

    Failing definition: an act or instance of failing; failure. See examples of FAILING used in a sentence.

  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.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.

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

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of the word 'failing' in British and American English. Find out the difference between 'failing' and 'fail', and see examples of 'failing' in sentences.

  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 ”.