- failing⇄adj. that fails.
Ex. failing health, a failing grade. - failing⇄adv. failingly.
- failing⇄failing, noun, preposition, adjective.
- failing⇄noun 1. failure.
2. a fault; weakness; defect.
Ex. She is a charming girl in spite of her failings. His bigotry, the failing of age (William H. Prescott).
(SYN) shortcoming. - failing⇄prep. 1. in the absence of; lacking; without.
Ex. Failing good weather, the tennis match will be played indoors.
2. in the event of failure in.
Ex. Failing election, he will return to his law practice.