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failing

1 of 2

noun

fail·​ing ˈfā-liŋ How to pronounce failing (audio)
: a usually slight or insignificant defect in character, conduct, or ability

failing

2 of 2

preposition

: in absence or default of
failing specific instructions, use your own judgment

Synonyms

Noun

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fault, failing, frailty, foible, vice mean an imperfection or weakness of character.

fault implies a failure, not necessarily culpable, to reach some standard of perfection in disposition, action, or habit.

a writer of many virtues and few faults

failing suggests a minor shortcoming in character.

being late is a failing of mine

frailty implies a general or chronic proneness to yield to temptation.

human frailties

foible applies to a harmless or endearing weakness or idiosyncrasy.

an eccentric's charming foibles

vice can be a general term for any imperfection or weakness, but it often suggests violation of a moral code or the giving of offense to the moral sensibilities of others.

compulsive gambling was his vice

Example Sentences

Noun He has some minor failings. we could talk about your failings, but it would take all night Preposition Failing progress in the peace process, war seems likely.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Texas Tech has 'disturbing pattern' after losing third women's coach in under two years Obesity was long considered a personal failing. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 29 Aug. 2022 After more than a year of trying — and failing — to pack much of President Biden’s domestic agenda into a single tax-and-spend bill, Democrats appear to have finally found a workable combination. Jim Tankersley, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2022 After more than a year of trying — and failing — to pack much of President Biden’s domestic agenda into a single tax-and-spend bill, Democrats appear to have finally found a winning combination. New York Times, 2 Aug. 2022 As a new feature, its biggest failing is how many games don't show up on Play Now. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 12 Aug. 2022 To Murphy Westwood, the vice president for science and conservation at the Morton Arboretum in Illinois, each loss feels like a moral failing. Sarah Kaplan, Anchorage Daily News, 14 July 2022 Our culture finds mental illness distasteful, unfortunate, a moral failing. Ahreaume, Longreads, 19 Aug. 2019 Extra weight is often considered a personal failing, but lots of factors beyond an individual's power contribute to weight gain, including food deserts, the cost of healthy food, stress and prejudice. Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 26 July 2022 The Beef, full name: The Original Beef of Chicagoland, is a mess, its finances in arrears, equipment failing, drug dealers scaring off customers. Christina Tkacik, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1590, in the meaning defined above

Preposition

1810, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of failing was in 1590

Phrases Containing failing

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