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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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Parents of pupils have accused school management of failing to inform them about their suspicions.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He made just eight appearances, failing to score, so to return at the level he has this season - and earn a maiden Brazil call up - is a testament to his quality and self-belief.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

He should not be criticised for failing to shine as a false nine against Japan because it is a role he is unfamiliar with.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

One day earlier, a New Mexico jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million for misleading users about platform safety and failing to protect children from sexual predators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Jack said, trying to keep his voice calm but failing miserably.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.