failing — A weakness or fault in someone or something; in the absence of something, or without success in achieving something.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A weakness or fault in someone or something; in the absence of something, or without success in achieving something.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 결점, 실패, ~이 없으면
Korean pronunciation: 페일-링 (강세: 페일)
Example Sentences
- The failing economy affected small businesses the most.
- My biggest failing is eating ice cream at midnight while watching Netflix.
- Failing a proper explanation, I'll just blame it on the cat.
failing
NOUN//ˈfeɪlɪŋ//
A weakness or fault in someone or something; in the absence of something, or without success in achieving something.
A weakness or fault in someone or something; in the absence of something, or without success in achieving something.
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Confident sailing turns to failing, leaving passengers wailing!
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Origin
From Old French 'faillir' meaning 'to fail or be lacking,' which came from Latin 'fallere' meaning 'to deceive or disappoint.' The noun form developed from the verb to describe a weakness or shortcoming.
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“The failing economy affected small businesses the most.”
“My biggest failing is eating ice cream at midnight while watching Netflix.”
“Failing a proper explanation, I'll just blame it on the cat.”
“Everyone has failings, but mine include singing in the shower too loudly.”
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