fault, failing, frailty, foible, vice mean an imperfection or weakness of character. fault implies a failure, not necessarily culpable, to reach some standard of perfection in disposition, action, or habit.

FAILING definition: an act or instance of failing; failure. See examples of failing used in a sentence.

FAILING definition: 1. a fault or weakness: 2. if that is not possible: 3. becoming weaker or less successful: . Learn more.

1. an act or instance of failing; failure. 2. a defect or fault; shortcoming; weakness. prep. 3. in the absence or default of: Failing payment, we shall sue.

Definition of failing noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

fail•ing /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/ n. [countable] an act or instance of failing; failure. a defect or fault; shortcoming; weakness. prep. in the absence or default of: Failing payment, we shall sue.

an act or instance of failing; failure His failing is due to general incompetence

adjective below acceptable in performance “received failing grades” synonyms: unsatisfactory not giving satisfaction

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Some common synonyms of failing are fault, foible, frailty, and vice. While all these words mean "an imperfection or weakness of character," failing suggests a minor shortcoming in character.