fault, failing, frailty, foible, vice mean an imperfection or weakness of character. fault implies a failure, not necessarily culpable, to reach some standard of perfection in disposition, action, or habit.

FAILING definition: an act or instance of failing; failure. See examples of failing used in a sentence.

failing preposition (WITHOUT) used to show what will happen if something is not possible or available:

The past year of all our lives has been defined by people failing to understand exponential processes.

adjective below acceptable in performance “received failing grades” synonyms: unsatisfactory not giving satisfaction

1. an act or instance of failing; failure. 2. a defect or fault; shortcoming; weakness. prep. 3. in the absence or default of: Failing payment, we shall sue.

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fail•ing /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/ n. [countable] an act or instance of failing; failure. a defect or fault; shortcoming; weakness. prep. in the absence or default of: Failing payment, we shall sue.

Jan 18, 2026 · A large proportion of the females employed in other firms are said to have signified their intention of going on strike, failing a settlement.