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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Wes Streeting had the knack of displaying empathy and understanding of people's health challenges and frustration at NHS failings and delays.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The win, and its tight nature, undoubtedly masked familiar England failings.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Makary rose in conservative circles as a measured critic of pandemic-era health efforts and the failings of the traditional medical establishment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Jon Boutcher also told the board "there were a number of absolutely unacceptable police failings in the investigation into the murder of Katie Simpson".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

They warded off the negative stereotypes that haunted Negroes like shadows, using tough love to protect both the errant individual and the group from her failings.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly