failing

US /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/
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a weakness or fault in character

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Despite his many talents, his biggest failing was his inability to manage money.
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Everyone has their own little failings.
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defectflawshortcomingweaknessimperfection
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used to indicate the failure of something to happen or be done

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Failing that, we'll have to find another solution.
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He promised to help, failing which I would be on my own.
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if nototherwisein the absence of
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declining in strength or effectiveness; deteriorating

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His eyesight has been failing for years.
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The old bridge is failing and needs urgent repairs.
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deterioratingdecliningweakeningworseningcollapsing
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failedfailpass-fail