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 preposition (WITHOUT) used to show what will happen if something is not possible or available:

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

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.

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.

Failure "Failing is not a crime but lack of effort is" – sign on Leh to Nubra road, Ladakh Failure is the social concept of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and is usually viewed as the opposite …

The failings of someone or something are their faults or unsatisfactory features. The report listed a catalogue of serious failings by staff on the night in question. 2 meanings: 1. a weak point; flaw 2. in …

FAILING meaning: a weakness or problem in a person's character, behavior, or ability

failing meaning, definition, what is failing: a fault or weakness: Learn more.