failing

¹fail·ing

noun \ˈfā-liŋ\

Definition of FAILING

: a usually slight or insignificant defect in character, conduct, or ability

Examples of FAILING

1. He has some minor failings.
2. <we could talk about your failings, but it would take all night>

First Known Use of FAILING

1590

Related to FAILING

Synonyms: demerit, dereliction, fault, foible, frailty, shortcoming, sin, vice, want, weakness

Antonyms: merit, virtue

Related Words: blot, spot, stain; blemish, deficiency, flaw, imperfection, minus, nit; Achilles' heel, soft spot; corruption, depravity, evil, immorality, sinfulness, wickedness

Near Antonyms: excellence, perfection; goodness, integrity, morality, probity, rectitude, righteousness

[+]more[-]hide

See Synonym Discussion at fault

Rhymes with FAILING

grayling, mailing, paling, railing, sailing, tailing, veiling, whaling