failing
/ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/
Misollar
- The thought of failing terrifies her.
- Dmitri seemed to be failing miserably.
- I'm not afraid of failing.
- Does Algeria have a failing economy?
- The teacher ended up failing me.
- I'm failing at my job.
fe’l verb
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To be unsuccessful.
Throughout my life, I have always failed.
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Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)
The truck failed to start.
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To neglect.
The report fails to take into account all the mitigating factors.
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Of a machine, etc.: to cease to operate correctly.
After running five minutes, the engine failed.
ot noun
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Weakness; defect
His worst failing is his temper.
predlog preposition
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If the preferred or prior option is not possible
A large proportion of the females employed in other firms are said to have signified their intention of going on strike, failing a settlement.
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