failing

1. (noun) failure to reach a minimum required performance; "his failing the course led to his disqualification"
Related Words: failure
Antonyms: passing

2. (satellite adjective) below acceptable in performance; "received failing grades"

3. (noun) a flaw or weak point; "he was quick to point out his wife's failings"
Synonyms: weakness
Related Words: fatigue, imperfection, imperfectness, inadequacy, insufficiency, tragic flaw

4. (satellite adjective) unable to meet financial obligations; "a failing business venture"
Synonyms: failed

5. (satellite adjective) going from better to worse
Synonyms: declining, deteriorating, regressing, retrograde, retrogressive



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