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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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Solicitor Hayley Collinson said the independent reviews of the breast cancer surgery department were "highly critical and highlighted many failings which placed patients at risk".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

For now, thanks to De Zerbi's inspiration and the failings of other clubs, Spurs are spared a day of reckoning.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

What later emerged was a series of failings by authorities, including the police and mental health services - which Calocane was known to - prompting calls for a statutory public inquiry.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The Trust acknowledged some mistakes, but denied some allegations of care failings.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

But here in Village, marks and failings were not considered flaws at all.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry