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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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Campaigners are considering legal action after the Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, ruled out a public inquiry into failings in Northern Ireland's cervical screening service.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The win, and its tight nature, undoubtedly masked familiar England failings.

From BBC • May 10, 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

It is just 16 points from 14 league games since a 3-1 home win over Forest in January and that Villa remain in fifth place owes much to the failings of others.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

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

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry