failing

• Описывает то, что становится слабее, неуспешным или ухудшающимся по качеству или функции.

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.

   Неудовлетворительный

   • 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.

   Synonymsdeficientfaultyinadequateinferiorinsufficientlackingpoorsubstandardunsatisfactoryweak

   Antonymsadequatecapablecompetentpassingproficientsatisfactorysucceedingsuccessful

• Существительное, обозначающее недостаток, слабость или изъян в человеке, системе или объекте; также используется для описания неспособности соответствовать требуемому стандарту или производительности.

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.

   Недостаток

   • 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.

   Synonymsdefectdeficiencyfaultflawfrailtyimperfectionshortcomingweakness

   Antonymsadvantageassetexcellencefortemeritstrengthvirtue

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.

   Неудача

   • 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.

   Synonymsdefectdeficiencyflawimperfectioninadequacyinsufficiencylackshortcomingweakness

   Antonymsaccomplishmentachievementattainmentpasssuccess

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия, при котором не удаётся достичь цели или не срабатывает так, как ожидалось.

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.

   Потерпеть неудачу

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

   Synonymsfall shortfall throughfizzle outflopflunkfoundergo wrongmiscarrymiss

   Antonymsprevailprospersucceedtriumphwin

2. Stop workingB1formal

   To stop functioning properly or to break down.

   Выйти из строя

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

   Synonymsbreakbreak downconk outcrashcut outdiegive outgo wrongmalfunctionstall

   Antonymsfunctionoperatework

3. Disappoint or let downB1formal

   To not meet the expectations or trust of someone.

   Подвести

   • 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.

   Synonymsabandondesertdisappointforsakelet down

   Antonymsdeliverfulfillpleasesatisfy

4. Be insufficientB2formal

   To be lacking or not enough in quantity or quality.

   Не хватать

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

   Synonymsfall short

   Antonymsavailsucceedsuffice