noun
- a weakness or fault in someone’s character
- the act of not succeeding or not meeting expectations
preposition
- in the absence of; without
Usage: formal
Examples
- His main failing is his inability to listen to others.
- Despite her many talents, impatience was her greatest failing.
- The failing of the project was due to poor planning.
- The company’s failing surprised everyone in the industry.
- Failing any other option, we’ll have to postpone the meeting.
- Failing that, we can try a different approach.
- Failing clear instructions, the students were confused about the assignment.