Antonyms for failing


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : fey-ling
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfeɪ lɪŋ


Definition of failing

Origin :
  • "defect, fault," 1580s, verbal noun from fail (v.).
  • adj not well, weak
  • noun lapse, shortcoming
Example sentences :
  • We visited him at Winchester, and found him sorely old and with failing wits.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • Since we cannot reach all of them this week, we must try to reach seven; and failing in that, suppose we say one?
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • She's been failing all along, you know, and she has just cried herself down.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • Wotan's heart ached at the thought of failing this friend he loved so well.
  • Extract from : « Opera Stories from Wagner » by Florence Akin
  • She is the daughter of an old and failing man, whose days are near their close.
  • Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • You mean there was a chance of your failing us—in spite of the Mountain?
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • She did not realize that the failing daylight made any difference.
  • Extract from : « Johnny Bear » by E. T. Seton
  • Failing that, she began to sob angrily without any tears in her wide eyes.
  • Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
  • Failing temptation, he would remain at his post steadily enough.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • He is getting in years, his health is failing, and he wishes to retire.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

Synonyms for failing

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