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Adjective(1) below acceptable in performance(2) unable to meet financial obligations(3) not well(4) weak
Noun(1) a flaw or weak point(2) failure to reach a minimum required performance(3) lapse(4) shortcoming

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(1) she longed to be with him and, failing that , to be alone(2) she longed to be with him and, failing that , to be on her own(3) pride is a terrible failing(4) A lot of communities either try to prop up their long-established economic pillars or, failing that, they try to attract something big and new.(5) Can anyone recommend a chain, or failing that, a local store in Austin, Texas, that would carry them?(6) Also, we are being asked to be more transparent about our limitations and our failings .(7) In the circumstances there are clear failings all round and no signs that the necessary lessons will be learnt.(8) Although she is now confident in her talents, Small seems to focus more on what she sees as failings in her acting.(9) In that light, Curbishley will always thrive, and his other failings will go un-noticed.(10) But his teams are, as everyone knows, a mirror of the man with all his failings and virtues.(11) The report also points out failings in the communication between agencies.(12) He had many failings , but I believe he acted in the best way he knew how, within the limits he had.(13) With funds and several groups have got compensation for failings on the part of the State.(14) She accepts that she has failings , but won't accept that they cannot be eradicated.(15) What are the major failings in the operation of the council from the point of view of councillors?(16) Accidents usually happen as a result of human failings as much as wickedness.
Related Words
(1) fail
(2) failing that
(3) failing which
Synonyms
Noun
1. fault
2. weakness
3. flunk


Preposition
4. in the absence of


Verb
5. be unsuccessful
6. be unsuccessful in
8. die
9. fade
10. break down
11. deteriorate
12. collapse
13. neglect
14. flunk
15. betray
16. go wrong
17. give out


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

...for some failing to attend Physics
Department paintball strategy meeting.

...for some FAILING to attend Physics Department paintball strategy meeting.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 16


And I've been failing
at that job of late.

And I've been FAILING at that job of late.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 5


What I'm trying to say...
What I'm trying and failing to say...

What I'm trying to say... What I'm trying and FAILING to say...

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 10



Nothing's more hateful
than failing to protect the one you love.

Nothing's more hateful than FAILING to protect the one you love.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 3


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