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fail·ing
 failing
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- pronunciation:
- feI
lIng
- parts of speech:
- noun, preposition
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a weakness or shortcoming in a person or thing.
His failing, in my opinion, was his inability to listen to the advice of others.Lack of foresight was one of the company's failings.I may have many failings, but deceitfulness is not one of them.- antonyms:
- merit, strength, virtue
- similar words:
- defect, fault, foible, infirmity, limitation, shortcoming, vice, weakness
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| definition 2: |
an act that fails.
After numerous failings, she finally found a publisher for her book. |
| related words: |
decline, downfall, failure |
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| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition: |
in the absence of, in the non-occurrence of.
Failing further instructions from headquarters, the captain gave the order to retreat.The plan is for an outdoor wedding, but, failing that, the wedding will take place in the house. |
| derivation: |
failingly (adv.) |
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