failing

Noun
  1. A flaw or weak point (synset 114486530)
    "he was quick to point out his wife's failings"
    is a type of: imperfection, imperfectness - the state or an instance of being imperfect
    subtypes:
    • inadequacy, insufficiency - a lack of competence
    • fatigue - used of materials (especially metals) in a weakened state caused by long stress
    • flaw - defect or weakness in a person's character
    same as: weakness
  2. Failure to reach a minimum required performance (synset 100067721)
    "his failing the course led to his disqualification"; "he got two flunks on his report"
    is a type of: failure - an act that fails
    same as: flunk
Adjective
  1. Below acceptable in performance (synset 302089958)
    "received failing grades"
    similar to: unsatisfactory - not giving satisfaction

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