failing
🇺🇸
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
noun
R
A shortcoming or mistake.
His failing was that he trusted too easily.
adjective
R
Not successful.
The failing business had to close its doors.
R
Becoming weaker.
The failing light made it hard to see.
preposition
R
If the first option is not possible.
If you can't find a taxi, failing that, walk to the bus station.
translation
A shortcoming or mistake.
Not successful.; Becoming weaker.
If the first option is not possible.
Word Forms
Plural
failings