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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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An MP whose own experience of giving birth was part of the biggest review of maternity failings in NHS history has been appointed as the government's first maternity adviser.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

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

An ongoing independent inquiry is examining repeated failings and potentially avoidable harm to babies and mothers in the NHS.

From BBC • May 15, 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

He became despondent over his own failings and the loss of his troops.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby