failing

failing

noun

Definition of FAILING

a defect in character <we could talk about your failings, but it would take all night>

Synonyms demerit, dereliction, failing, foible, frailty, shortcoming, sin, vice, want, weakness

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

Antonyms merit, virtue