failing

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

ruОписывает то, что становится слабее, неуспешным или ухудшающимся по качеству или функции.esDescribe algo que se está debilitando, que no tiene éxito o que está empeorando en calidad o función.frDécrit ce qui devient plus faible, qui échoue ou qui se dégrade en qualité ou en fonction.deBezeichnet etwas, das schwächer wird, nicht erfolgreich ist oder sich in Qualität oder Funktion verschlechtert.ptDescreve algo que está enfraquecendo, sem sucesso ou piorando em qualidade ou funcionamento.zh形容事物正在变弱、走向失败或质量、功能不断下降的状态。arصفة تصف شيئًا أو شخصًا يضعف أو يفشل أو يتراجع في الجودة أو الأداء، وقد تدل على عدم النجاح أو التدهور.

1. Below acceptable in performance B2 formal

   Not meeting the required standard or expectation; performing poorly.

   • 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.

   ruНеудовлетворительныйesdeficientefrInsuffisant, en deçà des attentesdeNicht zufriedenstellendptInsatisfatóriozh不合格的arغير مُرْضٍ

   Sinônimos: deficientfaultyinadequateinferiorinsufficientlackingpoorsubstandardunsatisfactoryweak

   Antônimos: adequatecapablecompetentpassingproficientsatisfactorysucceedingsuccessful

• more failing comparative form
• most failing superlative form

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее недостаток, слабость или изъян в человеке, системе или объекте; также используется для описания неспособности соответствовать требуемому стандарту или производительности.esSustantivo 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.frSubstantif désignant un défaut, une faiblesse ou un point faible chez une personne, un système ou un objet ; il peut aussi évoquer l'échec ou l'incapacité à atteindre une norme ou un niveau de performance attendu.deSubstantiv, das einen Mangel, eine Schwäche oder einen Fehler in einer Person, einem System oder Objekt bezeichnet; auch verwendet, um die Unfähigkeit zu beschreiben, einem geforderten Standard oder einer Leistung zu entsprechen.ptSubstantivo que designa uma falha, fraqueza ou defeito em uma pessoa, sistema ou objeto; também é usado para descrever a incapacidade de atender a um padrão ou desempenho exigido. No plural, "failings" costuma se referir a deficiências ou pontos fracos de alguém.zh名词，指人或事物中的缺点、弱点或缺陷；也用于表示未能达到要求的标准或表现不佳。arاسم يدل على نقص أو ضعف أو عيب في شخص أو نظام أو شيء، ويُستعمل أيضًا للتعبير عن عدم بلوغ المعيار المطلوب أو عدم النجاح.

1. Flaw or Weak Point B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНедостатокesDefecto o punto débilfrDéfaut, point faibledeMangelptDefeitozh缺点arعيب

   Sinônimos: defectdeficiencyfaultflawfrailtyimperfectionshortcomingweakness

   Antônimos: advantageassetexcellencefortemeritstrengthvirtue

2. Failure to Meet a Standard B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНеудачаesFalta o deficiencia (no alcanzar un estándar)frÉchec à un critèredeMisserfolgptReprovaçãozh失败arالفشل

   Sinônimos: defectdeficiencyflawimperfectioninadequacyinsufficiencylackshortcomingweakness

   Antônimos: accomplishmentachievementattainmentpasssuccess

• failings plural form
• failings' possessive plural form
• failing's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, при котором не удаётся достичь цели или не срабатывает так, как ожидалось.esVerbo 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.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de ne pas atteindre un objectif, de ne pas fonctionner comme prévu, ou de décevoir quelqu'un.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass man ein Ziel nicht erreicht oder etwas nicht so funktioniert, wie erwartet; auch jemanden im Stich lassen oder nicht bestehen.ptVerbo usado para indicar que não se consegue atingir um objetivo ou que algo não funciona como esperado. Também pode significar decepcionar ou abandonar alguém.zh表示未能达到目标、没有成功，或没有按预期发挥作用、让人失望的动词。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على عدم تحقيق الهدف أو عدم النجاح في أمر ما، أو عدم أداء ما كان متوقعًا.

1. Not succeed A2 formal

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

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

   ruПотерпеть неудачуesNo tener éxitofréchouerdeScheiternptFracassarzh失败arفَشِلَ

   Sinônimos: fall shortfall throughfizzle outflopflunkfoundergo wrongmiscarrymiss

   Antônimos: prevailprospersucceedtriumphwin

2. Stop working B1 formal

   To stop functioning properly or to break down.

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

   ruВыйти из строяesfallar / dejar de funcionarfrTomber en pannedeNicht mehr funktionierenptParar de funcionarzh停止工作arتعطّل

   Sinônimos: breakbreak downconk outcrashcut outdiegive outgo wrongmalfunctionstall

   Antônimos: functionoperatework

3. Disappoint or let down B1 formal

   To not meet the expectations or trust of someone.

   • 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.

   ruПодвестиesDefraudarfrdécevoirdeEnttäuschenptDecepcionarzh辜负arخذلان

   Sinônimos: abandondesertdisappointforsakelet down

   Antônimos: deliverfulfillpleasesatisfy

4. Be insufficient B2 formal

   To be lacking or not enough in quantity or quality.

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

   ruНе хвататьesser insuficientefrfaire défaut / manquerdeFehlenptSer insuficientezh不够arنَقَصَ / لم يكفِ

   Sinônimos: fall short

   Antônimos: availsucceedsuffice

• failed past participle
• failed past simple
• failing present participle
• fails third person singular