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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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A report published last year found multiple failings in breast cancer services at the trust including missed cancers and unnecessary mastectomies.

From BBC • May 26, 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

It has now published a highly critical report which details a series of failings.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

In a statement, the Public Health Agency said that reviews into the failings had provided "important direction" for improving services, and their recommendations had either been implemented or were in the process of being implemented.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The job was a sign of his failings.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri