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failing
('f/eI/l/I//N/ )

noun (n)

  • a flaw or weak point(noun.state)
    Example:
    He was quick to point out his wife's failings.
    Synonym:
    weakness
    source: wordnet30
  • failure to reach a minimum required performance(noun.act)
    Example:
    His failing the course led to his disqualification.
    Synonym:
    flunk
    Antonym:
    pass, passing, qualifying
    source: wordnet30
  • A failing short; a becoming deficient; failure; deficiency; imperfection; weakness; lapse; fault; infirmity; as, a mental failing.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • below acceptable in performance(adj.all)
    Example:
    Received failing grades.
    source: wordnet30
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