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failing

/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Becoming weaker or less successful; declining.
    • The failing business was forced to close its doors.
    • He was taken to the hospital due to failing health.
    • The failing crops worried the farmers during the drought.
preposition
  1. Used to say that if something does not happen or is not possible, then something else will happen.
    • Failing a direct flight, we will have to change planes in London.
    • Failing rain, the garden will need to be watered manually.
    • Failing a better offer, I'll take the job in Chicago.
noun
  1. A weakness or flaw in someone's character or in a system.
    • The plan had a serious failing: it ignored the budget limits.
    • His biggest failing is that he never listens to advice.
    • She admitted her failing of being too impatient with others.
Synonyms
weaknessflaw
Antonyms
strength
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