fault, failing, frailty, foible, vice mean an imperfection or weakness of character. fault implies a failure, not necessarily culpable, to reach some standard of perfection in disposition, action, or habit.

FAILING definition: an act or instance of failing; failure. See examples of failing used in a sentence.

FAILING definition: 1. a fault or weakness: 2. if that is not possible: 3. becoming weaker or less successful: . Learn more.

1. an act or instance of failing; failure. 2. a defect or fault; shortcoming; weakness. prep. 3. in the absence or default of: Failing payment, we shall sue.

Definition of failing noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

fail•ing /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/ n. [countable] an act or instance of failing; failure. a defect or fault; shortcoming; weakness. prep. in the absence or default of: Failing payment, we shall sue.

3 days ago · A large proportion of the females employed in other firms are said to have signified their intention of going on strike, failing a settlement.

failing meaning, definition, what is failing: a fault or weakness: Learn more.

1 day ago · /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/ IPA guide Other forms: failings Definitions of failing noun failure to reach a minimum required performance “his failing the course led to his disqualification”

"Failing" describes an ongoing process of not succeeding, while "failed" describes something that has already not succeeded. For example, "The project is failing" means it's currently not going well, while …