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failings

 

[ ˈfeɪlɪŋz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personal development

Weaknesses or shortcomings in a person's character or behavior.

Synonyms

flaws, shortcomings, weaknesses

Examples of usage

  • He acknowledged his failings and vowed to improve himself.
  • Her failings were overshadowed by her positive traits.
Context #2 | Noun

academic

Unsuccessful attempts or lack of success in achieving a particular goal or task.

Synonyms

lack of success, setbacks, unsuccessful attempts

Examples of usage

  • Despite her failings in the exam, she remained determined to succeed.
  • The team learned from their failings and adjusted their strategy.

Translations

Translations of the word "failings" in other languages:

🇵🇹 falhas

🇮🇳 असफलताएँ

🇩🇪 Fehler

🇮🇩 kegagalan

🇺🇦 недоліки

🇵🇱 wady

🇯🇵 失敗

🇫🇷 échecs

🇪🇸 fallos

🇹🇷 başarısızlıklar

🇰🇷 실패

🇸🇦 إخفاقات

🇨🇿 selhání

🇸🇰 zlyhania

🇨🇳 失败

🇸🇮 neuspehi

🇮🇸 mistök

🇰🇿 сәтсіздіктер

🇬🇪 მარცხი

🇦🇿 uğursuzluqlar

🇲🇽 fallos

Etymology

The word 'failings' is derived from the verb 'fail,' which originated from the Old French word 'faillir' meaning 'to fail, miss, not succeed.' The concept of 'failings' has been present in human language and behavior since ancient times, reflecting the universal recognition of imperfections and shortcomings in individuals. Over the years, the word has evolved to encompass various contexts, from personal development to academic pursuits.

See also: fail, failing, failure, failures.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,060, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.