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failing

[fey-ling] / ˈfeɪ lɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

not well, weak

Synonyms

STRONG

declining defeated faint scant scanty short shy wanting

WEAK

deficient feeble inadequate insufficient scarce unavailing unprosperous unsuccessful unsufficient unthriving vain

Antonyms

STRONG

adequate enough sufficient

WEAK

OK healthy rebounding strong thriving well

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

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British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, in a shock move which he blamed on Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the finance ministry failing to commit sufficient resources to defence investment.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

A farmer found in contempt of court for failing to remove a "hidden house" inside a barn has said the council that took legal action against her showed "no compassion".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

In my experience, a good teacher would never use praise to excuse a failing grade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

About 600,000 people still get water from systems that state regulators say are failing to meet safe drinking water standards.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Jack said, trying to keep his voice calm but failing miserably.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

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