 failing |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a flaw or weak point | |
| Synonyms: | weakness | |
| Examples: | "he was quick to point out his wife's failings" |
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| Related terms: | imperfection fatigue tragic_flaw flaw insufficiency fail | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] going from better to worse | |
| Synonyms: | declining retrogressive retrograde regressing deteriorating | |
| Related terms: | regressive | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] below acceptable in performance | |
| Examples: | "received failing grades" |
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| Related terms: | unsatisfactory | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] unable to meet financial obligations | |
| Synonyms: | failed | |
| Examples: | "a failing business venture" |
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| Related terms: | unsuccessful | |
| 5. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 30453 | |
| 6. | [ noun ] failure to reach a minimum required performance | |
| Examples: | "his failing the course led to his disqualification" |
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| Related terms: | passing failure fail | |
| Similar spelling: |
falling Falanga filing foiling falun_gong filling |
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