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failings

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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What later emerged was a series of failings by authorities, including the police and mental health services - which Calocane was known to - prompting calls for a statutory public inquiry.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The findings highlight a series of failings across more than a decade, including:

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Campaigners are considering legal action after the Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, ruled out a public inquiry into failings in Northern Ireland's cervical screening service.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The win, and its tight nature, undoubtedly masked familiar England failings.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

And wotsume’er the failings on his part, he were a corn and seedsman in his hart.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens