failing

• Describe algo que se está debilitando, que no tiene éxito o que está empeorando en calidad o función.

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.

   deficiente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdeficientfaultyinadequateinferiorinsufficientlackingpoorsubstandardunsatisfactoryweak

   Antónimosadequatecapablecompetentpassingproficientsatisfactorysucceedingsuccessful

• Sustantivo que denota un defecto, debilidad o imperfección en una persona, sistema u objeto; también se usa para describir la incapacidad de cumplir con el estándar o rendimiento requerido.

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.

   Defecto o punto débil

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdefectdeficiencyfaultflawfrailtyimperfectionshortcomingweakness

   Antónimosadvantageassetexcellencefortemeritstrengthvirtue

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.

   Falta o deficiencia (no alcanzar un estándar)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdefectdeficiencyflawimperfectioninadequacyinsufficiencylackshortcomingweakness

   Antónimosaccomplishmentachievementattainmentpasssuccess

• Verbo que indica no lograr un objetivo o no funcionar como se esperaba, así como no estar a la altura de las expectativas o suspender una prueba o examen.

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.

   No tener éxito

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

   Sinónimosfall shortfall throughfizzle outflopflunkfoundergo wrongmiscarrymiss

   Antónimosprevailprospersucceedtriumphwin

2. Stop workingB1formal

   To stop functioning properly or to break down.

   fallar / dejar de funcionar

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

   Sinónimosbreakbreak downconk outcrashcut outdiegive outgo wrongmalfunctionstall

   Antónimosfunctionoperatework

3. Disappoint or let downB1formal

   To not meet the expectations or trust of someone.

   Defraudar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabandondesertdisappointforsakelet down

   Antónimosdeliverfulfillpleasesatisfy

4. Be insufficientB2formal

   To be lacking or not enough in quantity or quality.

   ser insuficiente

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

   Sinónimosfall short

   Antónimosavailsucceedsuffice