failing

/ˈfā-liŋ/

noun

  1. a usually slight or insignificant defect in character, conduct, or ability

fault failing frailty foible vice mean an imperfection or weakness of character. fault implies a failure, not necessarily culpable, to reach some standard of perfection in disposition, action, or habit. failing suggests a minor shortcoming in character.

preposition

  1. in absence or default of

failing specific instructions, use your own judgment

verb

  1. to lose strength : weaken

  2. to fade or die away

  3. to stop functioning normally

her health was failing

until our family line fails