English to Spanish Meaning of failing - defecto


Failing :
defecto

debilidad, defecto, impotencia, languidecer, atenuación, fracaso, falso, derrota, aborto espontáneo, ofensa, omisión, culpa, ausencia, deficiencia, pobreza, necesitar, escasez, garganta, muelle, Desventaja, vigilancia, teta, metedura de pata, pecado

defecto, sin, excepto, pero, fuera de, además, falto

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Definitions of failing in English
Noun(1) a flaw or weak point(2) failure to reach a minimum required performance
Verb(1) fail to do something; leave something undone(2) be unsuccessful(3) disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake(4) stop operating or functioning(5) be unable(6) judge unacceptable(7) fail to get a passing grade(8) fall short in what is expected(9) become bankrupt or insolvent; fail financially and close(10) prove insufficient(11) get worse
Adjective(1) below acceptable in performance
Examples of failing in English
(1) she longed to be with him and, failing that , to be alone(2) she longed to be with him and, failing that , to be on her own(3) pride is a terrible failing(4) A lot of communities either try to prop up their long-established economic pillars or, failing that, they try to attract something big and new.(5) Can anyone recommend a chain, or failing that, a local store in Austin, Texas, that would carry them?(6) Also, we are being asked to be more transparent about our limitations and our failings .(7) In the circumstances there are clear failings all round and no signs that the necessary lessons will be learnt.(8) Although she is now confident in her talents, Small seems to focus more on what she sees as failings in her acting.(9) In that light, Curbishley will always thrive, and his other failings will go un-noticed.(10) But his teams are, as everyone knows, a mirror of the man with all his failings and virtues.(11) The report also points out failings in the communication between agencies.(12) He had many failings , but I believe he acted in the best way he knew how, within the limits he had.(13) With funds and several groups have got compensation for failings on the part of the State.(14) She accepts that she has failings , but won't accept that they cannot be eradicated.(15) What are the major failings in the operation of the council from the point of view of councillors?(16) Accidents usually happen as a result of human failings as much as wickedness.
Related Phrases of failing
(1) fail ::
fallar
(2) failing that ::
fallando en eso
(3) failing which ::
so pena de que
Synonyms
Noun
1. fault ::
culpa
2. weakness ::
debilidad
3. flunk ::
suspender
Preposition
4. in the absence of ::
en ausencia de
Verb
5. be unsuccessful ::
no tener éxito
6. be unsuccessful in ::
no tener éxito en
8. die ::
morir
9. fade ::
descolorarse
10. break down ::
Descompostura
11. deteriorate ::
deteriorarse
12. collapse ::
colapso
13. neglect ::
negligencia
14. flunk ::
suspender
15. betray ::
traicionar
16. go wrong ::
ir mal
17. give out ::
repartir
Antonyms
1. merit ::
mérito
2. virtue ::
virtud
Different Forms
failing, failings, unfailing
Word Example from TV Shows
Is it about the failing state
of my relationship with Penny?

Is it about the FAILING state of my relationship with Penny?

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 13

If you ever think
I'm failing the people,

If you ever think I'm FAILING the people,

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 2

...and everyone already has a partner
and I'll probably end up failing the class.

...and everyone already has a partner and I'll probably end up FAILING the class.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 8

and you'll tell me
how I'm failing them.

and you'll tell me how I'm FAILING them.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 2

And I've been failing
at that job of late.

And I've been FAILING at that job of late.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 5

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