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/
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.
Confident sailing turns to failing, leaving passengers wailing!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
fail (from Latin 'fallere' - to deceive/disappoint) + -ing (noun suffix indicating action or result)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“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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