Associations to the word «Failing»
Noun
- Fixture
- Flaw
- Omission
- Final
- Allegation
- Finish
- Inspection
- Plaintiff
- Win
- Reach
- Recapture
- Qualification
- Struggling
- Contempt
- Clinch
- Frustration
- Driving
- Semester
- Buyer
- Grimsby
- Fail
- Gain
- Neglect
- Convert
- Dismissal
- Threshold
- Creditor
- Grade
- Loan
- Grasp
- Paperwork
- Weakness
- Defendant
- Vigour
- Debtor
- Expectation
- Bail
- Oversight
- Olympics
- Desertion
- Strength
- Complaint
- Bankruptcy
- Virtue
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
FAILING, verb. Present participle of fail
FAILING, noun. Weakness; defect
FAILING, preposition. If the preferred or prior option is not possible
FAILING AT LIFE, verb. Present participle of fail at life
Dictionary definition
FAILING, noun. A flaw or weak point; "he was quick to point out his wife's failings".
FAILING, noun. Failure to reach a minimum required performance; "his failing the course led to his disqualification"; "he got two flunks on his report".
FAILING, adjective. Below acceptable in performance; "received failing grades".
Wise words
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