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

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Despite the failings in Jaafri's care, "and for reasons which remain unfathomable", the death was not reported to him by doctors at the hospital, nor the medical examiner, the coroner said.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

The CMS said it had acknowledged and apologised for previous failings in Gerry's case and made consolatory payments.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

The inquest jury found multiple failings in the care by prison and healthcare staff.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

That said, ownership of BP’s historical failings is a good step forward for the investment case, and we look to the call for more clarity on the financial framework and tangible plans ahead.”

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026

The effect of one of Leon’s anecdotes was to make his listener warm to humankind and its failings.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan