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failing

/'feɪlɪŋ/

Synonyms of failing Antonyms of failing Examples of failing Usage of failing Parts of failing Definition that contains failing Words sounding like failing Explanation of failing

noun
failure to reach a minimum required performance
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"his failing the course led to his disqualification"

Similar:

flunk

Opposite:

passing

type of:
failure
noun
a flaw or weak point
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"he was quick to point out his wife's failings"

Similar:

weakness

type of:
imperfection imperfectness
adjective
below acceptable in performance
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"received failing grades"

Similar:

unsatisfactory

Examples of failing

"his failing the course led to his disqualification"
"he was quick to point out his wife's failings"
"received failing grades"