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failings

NOUN

lapse, shortcoming

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defect deficiency drawback error failure fault flaw foible frailty imperfection weakness

STRONG

infirmity miscarriage misfortune vice

WEAK

blind spot weak point

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage benefit perfection strength

WEAK

strong point

Example Sentences

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The helplines were set up after a campaign by the parents of 13-year-old Martha Mills who died after serious failings in her care.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

A subsequent investigation by the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch, published in April 2023, identified multiple failings in the care provided.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

“Superbloom” is a strong record whose failings have mostly to do with context, specifically how closely the album hews to its two predecessors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Since then, dozens of people have contacted the BBC to describe experiences that they believe expose "industry-wide failings" in UK hotel room security, including at Travelodge.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

He became despondent over his own failings and the loss of his troops.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby