Fault, failing, frailty, foible, vice mean an imperfection or weakness of character. An act or instance of failing; See examples of failing used in a sentence.
Failing preposition (without) used to show what will happen if something is not possible or available: [countable] an act or instance of failing; Failing payment, we shall sue.
Definition of failing noun in oxford advanced learner's dictionary. Jan 18, 2026a large proportion of the females employed in other firms are said to have signified their intention of going on strike, failing a settlement. Failure his failing is due to general incompetence
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