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failing

UK
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
failing in
failing over

Translations

failingnoun
failings
pl
UK
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
His biggest failing is his inability to listen.
Его самый большой недостаток - это неспособность слушать.
The project was a complete failing due to poor planning.
Проект был полным провалом из-за плохого планирования.
Additional translations
ошибка
недочёт
несостоятельность
Synonyms
failure
defeat
setback
collapse
flop
shortcoming
loss
breakdown
fiasco
failingadjective
more failing
Comp.
most failing
Super.
UK
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
The failing project was eventually canceled.
Неудачный проект в конечном итоге был отменен.
His failing health was a concern for the family.
Его слабое здоровье вызывало беспокойство у семьи.
The failing business needed a new strategy to survive.
Несостоятельный бизнес нуждался в новой стратегии для выживания.
Additional translations
провальный
неуспешный
неудавшийся
Synonyms
failing
deficient
inadequate
unsuccessful
lacking
substandard
weak
ineffective
Antonyms
succeeding
prospering
thriving
failingpreposition
UK
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
Used chiefly before a noun or noun phrase meaning 'in the absence of' something.
failingconjunction
Used at the start of a clause: ‘Failing that, …’ meaning ‘if that does not happen’.
failverb

failing

Gerund

failed
Past Simple
failed
Past Participle
failing
Gerund
UK
/feɪl/
US
/feɪl/
He didn't study for the exam and failed.
Он не готовился к экзамену и провалился.
не удаваться
The plan failed because of poor execution.
План не удался из-за плохого исполнения.
не справиться
She failed to complete the project on time.
Она не справилась с проектом вовремя.
потерпеть неудачу
Despite his efforts, he failed to win the race.
Несмотря на все усилия, он потерпел неудачу и не выиграл гонку.
отказыватьо механизмах и оборудовании
The engine failed during the race, causing the car to stop abruptly.
Двигатель отказал во время гонки, и машина резко остановилась.
сдаватьразг.; о здоровье, силах, зрении
His eyesight began to fail as he grew older.
С возрастом его зрение стало сдавать.
Additional translations
не выполнитьо обещании, обязанности
Synonyms
flunk
misfire
fall short
break down
collapse
fizzle
come to nothing
be unsuccessful
Antonyms
succeed

Definitions

failingnoun
A weakness or defect in character or ability.
His biggest failing is his inability to admit when he's wrong.
An instance of not achieving a desired result or standard.
The project was considered a failing due to its inability to meet the deadline.
failingadjective
Lacking strength or ability; becoming weaker or less effective.
His failing health made it difficult for him to continue working.
Not meeting a required standard or expectation.
The failing grade on her report card was a wake-up call for her to study harder.
failingpreposition
In the absence of; if (something) is not available or does not occur.
Failing a miracle, the doctors could do nothing more.
failingconjunction
Used to introduce an alternative if the previous option does not occur or succeed; otherwise.
Failing that, we'll reschedule the meeting for next week.
failverb
To be unsuccessful in achieving a goal or meeting a standard.
Despite his efforts, he failed to pass the exam.
To cease to function or operate properly.
The engine failed during the race, causing the car to stop abruptly.
To neglect to do something or to not meet an obligation.
She failed to call her friend on their birthday, which upset them.
To become weaker or less effective.
His eyesight began to fail as he grew older.
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