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failing.

weakness; defect

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/US
  1. weakness; defect

    His worst failing is his temper.
prep/ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/US
  1. If what follows is not possible; without.

    A large proportion of the females employed in other firms are said to have signified their intention of going on strike, failing a settlement.
verb/ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/US
  1. present participle and gerund of fail

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
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