English dictionary

failing

/'f/eI/l/I//N/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a flaw or weak point

noun.state

Examples
He was quick to point out his wife's failings.

Synonyms weakness

Source: WordNet 3.0
failure to reach a minimum required performance

noun.act

Examples
His failing the course led to his disqualification.

Synonyms flunk

Antonyms pass passing qualifying

Source: WordNet 3.0
A failing short; a becoming deficient; failure; deficiency; imperfection; weakness; lapse; fault; infirmity; as, a mental <i>failing</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913