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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An external review into the circumstances surrounding Harriet's care, published in January 2018, identified 13 failings and concluded her death was "almost certainly preventable".

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

The review set out a number of actions NUH must take to "directly address the failings identified".

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

These failings led to avoidable and often long-term trauma for bereaved families at their most vulnerable time.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

The largest maternity review in the history of the NHS - which is expected to detail widespread failings that led to the deaths of babies and avoidable harm - will be published later.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

The job was a sign of his failings.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri