Facing: meaning, definitions and examples
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facing
[ ˈfeɪsɪŋ ]
in a situation
the direction that someone or something is looking towards. It can also refer to a situation where someone has to confront or deal with a difficult or challenging issue.
Synonyms
confrontation, confronted with, confronting
Examples of usage
- She had a serious expression on her face, her eyes facing the ground.
- The company is facing financial difficulties due to the current economic situation.
opposite direction
turned or positioned in a particular direction, usually opposite to the usual orientation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He stood facing the wall, refusing to look at anyone.
- The two teams were facing each other, ready for the match.
Translations
Translations of the word "facing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enfrentando
🇮🇳 सामना करना
🇩🇪 gegenüberstehen
🇮🇩 menghadapi
🇺🇦 стикатися
🇵🇱 stawiający czoła
🇯🇵 直面
🇫🇷 faire face à
🇪🇸 enfrentando
🇹🇷 karşı karşıya
🇰🇷 직면
🇸🇦 مواجهة
🇨🇿 čelit
🇸🇰 čeliť
🇨🇳 面对
🇸🇮 soočenje
🇮🇸 standa frammi fyrir
🇰🇿 қарсы тұру
🇬🇪 დაპირისპირება
🇦🇿 qarşı-qarşıya
🇲🇽 enfrentando
Word origin
The word 'facing' comes from the Middle English word 'facen', which means 'to look'. It has evolved over time to represent the direction in which someone or something is looking or positioned. The use of 'facing' in a metaphorical sense to refer to dealing with challenges or confronting issues emerged in the late 19th century.