failing

[fey-ling] / ˈfeɪ lɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

not well, weak

Synonyms

STRONG

declining defeated faint scant scanty short shy wanting

WEAK

deficient feeble inadequate insufficient scarce unavailing unprosperous unsuccessful unsufficient unthriving vain

Antonyms

STRONG

adequate enough sufficient

WEAK

OK healthy rebounding strong thriving well

NOUN

lapse, shortcoming

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defect deficiency drawback error failure fault flaw foible frailty imperfection weakness

STRONG

infirmity miscarriage misfortune vice

WEAK

blind spot weak point

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage benefit perfection strength

WEAK

strong point

Example Sentences

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On Monday, the court said health minister Aden Duale was held in contempt for failing to respond to the order.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Now, eight months into the fiscal year, Trump officials are failing to follow many of those orders, ProPublica has found.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

A report by the independent watchdog Environmental Standards Scotland criticises ministers for failing in their duty to protect and restore the sea floor.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

His first trial ended in 2015 with the jury failing to reach a unanimous verdict.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

I still think not failing in the first place has got to be the better than getting up after you fail.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée

failing

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