as in weaknesses
a defect in character
we could talk about your failings, but it would take all night
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Recent Examples of failings
Smith then humorously highlighted how Skip Bayless has crashed out over the years due to Cowboys’ playoff collapses and other failings by throwing jerseys and other merchandise away.
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Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The previous Lord of the Flies adaptations, whatever their failings otherwise, were similarly showcases for casting discoveries.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
There were serious failings by multiple agencies.
—Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Emery’s instructions were both too late and encapsulated the failings of his side.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Now it had been relegated again to a leftist cause, a symbol of anti-imperial resistance for some and the face of communism’s failings for others.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The owner of the daycare, and the center itself, are also due to be sentenced after admitting safety failings, per the BBC and The Independent.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Isolated by its beautiful, rugged mountains, West Virginia sits entirely within Appalachia and has long been listed at the bottom of a laundry list of failings, including poor health and a lack of education.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
More accurately, these failings are arrogance and incompetence.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The previous Lord of the Flies adaptations, whatever their failings otherwise, were similarly showcases for casting discoveries.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
There were serious failings by multiple agencies.
—Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Emery’s instructions were both too late and encapsulated the failings of his side.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Now it had been relegated again to a leftist cause, a symbol of anti-imperial resistance for some and the face of communism’s failings for others.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The owner of the daycare, and the center itself, are also due to be sentenced after admitting safety failings, per the BBC and The Independent.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Isolated by its beautiful, rugged mountains, West Virginia sits entirely within Appalachia and has long been listed at the bottom of a laundry list of failings, including poor health and a lack of education.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
More accurately, these failings are arrogance and incompetence.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for failings
Noun
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For the first season in 2014, host Sarah Koenig delved into the 1999 murder of Baltimore high schooler Hae Min Lee, finding weaknesses in the case that led to the conviction of her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
4 May 2026
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The Thunder are just that good – picking apart opponents to exploit weaknesses while shooting at a highly efficient clip from the field.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The article pointed out that many of her colleagues are multi-millionaires, and her anti-capitalist view that has garnered attention could show faults in her philosophy.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2026
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This commitment to one another, to seeing each other’s faults and growth, is one of the miracles of being in a band.—
Katie Gavin,
Time,
8 May 2026
Noun
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There are worse sins in the world.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Believers confess their sins to a priest, receive spiritual guidance and absolution and typically are required to make an act of contrition like saying specific prayers.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
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But the attempt has revealed shortcomings and vulnerabilities that were waiting to be exploited—and can no longer be ignored.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The third-year quarterback masked a number of the team’s roster deficiencies in his rookie season, but the combination of injuries, a tougher schedule and roster shortcomings derailed his second season.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Failings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/failings. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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