failing

• صفة تصف شيئًا أو شخصًا يضعف أو يفشل أو يتراجع في الجودة أو الأداء، وقد تدل على عدم النجاح أو التدهور.

Describes something that is becoming weaker, unsuccessful, or declining in quality or function.

1. Below acceptable in performanceB2formal

   Not meeting the required standard or expectation; performing poorly.

   غير مُرْضٍ

   • The student received a failing grade on the final exam.
   • The company's failing sales led to budget cuts.
   • His failing health prevented him from traveling.

   المرادفاتdeficientfaultyinadequateinferiorinsufficientlackingpoorsubstandardunsatisfactoryweak

   الأضدادadequatecapablecompetentpassingproficientsatisfactorysucceedingsuccessful

• اسم يدل على نقص أو ضعف أو عيب في شخص أو نظام أو شيء، ويُستعمل أيضًا للتعبير عن عدم بلوغ المعيار المطلوب أو عدم النجاح.

A noun referring to a flaw, weakness, or shortcoming in a person, system, or object; also used to describe a failure to meet a required standard or performance.

1. Flaw or Weak PointB2formal

   A defect, shortcoming, or imperfection in character, structure, or design.

   عيب

   • His main failing is his inability to listen to others.
   • The plan had a serious failing in its budget calculations.
   • She acknowledged her failing and worked to improve it.

   المرادفاتdefectdeficiencyfaultflawfrailtyimperfectionshortcomingweakness

   الأضدادadvantageassetexcellencefortemeritstrengthvirtue

2. Failure to Meet a StandardB2formal

   An instance of not achieving a required or expected level of performance, especially in an academic or professional context.

   الفشل

   • The student received a failing grade on the final exam.
   • The project was marked as a failing due to missed deadlines.
   • His failing to meet the minimum requirements cost him the promotion.

   المرادفاتdefectdeficiencyflawimperfectioninadequacyinsufficiencylackshortcomingweakness

   الأضدادaccomplishmentachievementattainmentpasssuccess

• فعل يُستعمل للدلالة على عدم تحقيق الهدف أو عدم النجاح في أمر ما، أو عدم أداء ما كان متوقعًا.

A verb used to indicate the act of not succeeding in achieving a goal, or not functioning as expected.

1. Not succeedA2formal

   To be unsuccessful in achieving a goal or completing a task.

   فَشِلَ

   • He failed the driving test three times.
   • The plan failed due to lack of funding.
   • She failed to meet the deadline for the project.

   المرادفاتfall shortfall throughfizzle outflopflunkfoundergo wrongmiscarrymiss

   الأضدادprevailprospersucceedtriumphwin

2. Stop workingB1formal

   To stop functioning properly or to break down.

   تعطّل

   • The engine failed during the flight.
   • My computer failed just before the presentation.
   • The brakes failed on the steep hill.

   المرادفاتbreakbreak downconk outcrashcut outdiegive outgo wrongmalfunctionstall

   الأضدادfunctionoperatework

3. Disappoint or let downB1formal

   To not meet the expectations or trust of someone.

   خذلان

   • I feel like I failed my parents by dropping out of school.
   • The company failed its shareholders with poor performance.
   • He failed his team by not showing up to the match.

   المرادفاتabandondesertdisappointforsakelet down

   الأضدادdeliverfulfillpleasesatisfy

4. Be insufficientB2formal

   To be lacking or not enough in quantity or quality.

   نَقَصَ / لم يكفِ

   • The crops failed due to the drought.
   • His courage failed him at the last moment.
   • The light failed as the battery died.

   المرادفاتfall short

   الأضدادavailsucceedsuffice