adj 1: unable to meet financial obligations; "a failing business
venture" [syn: failed]
2: below acceptable in performance; "received failing grades"
3: going from better to worse [syn: declining, deteriorating, regressing, retrograde, retrogressive]
n 1: a flaw or weak point; "he was quick to point out his wife's
failings" [syn: weakness]
2: failure to reach a minimum required performance; "his
failing the course led to his disqualification" [ant: passing]