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

  3. 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.

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

  5. FAIL definition: 1. to not succeed in what you are trying to achieve or are expected to do: 2. if none of our plans…. Learn more.

  6. Definition of 'failing' Word Frequency. failing. (feɪlɪŋ ) Word forms: plural 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.

  7. 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....

  8. 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 ”.