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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failings

But for Rombach, the biggest danger rests in potential human failings.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

The issue was revived in August when the High Court quashed the commission's latest restriction because of procedural failings, without ruling that the Order had a right to march along Garvaghy Road.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

Hospital chiefs in County Durham have agreed to review up to a further 4,500 breast cancer cases after failings including delayed diagnoses and unnecessary surgeries were found.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

Francesca Kelly said the failings had been "at the highest level" and she wanted to raise these face-to-face with the Justice Minister Naomi Long.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

“It will make you powerful. But it will also make you weak. Your prowess in combat will be beyond any mortals, but your weaknesses, your failings will increase as well.”

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan