failing

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/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/ · fail-ing

An instance of failing; a lack of success.

Meanings

nounformal

An instance of failing; a lack of success.

ناکامی؛ کامیابی کی کمی۔

ناکامی

nakaami

Synonyms

failuresetbackdefeatناکامیہارپیچھے رہ جانا

Antonyms

successachievementvictoryکامیابیحصولفتح

Common Collocations

  • academic failing
  • business failing
  • systematic failing

Example Sentences

His failing in the exams shocked everyone.

امتحانات میں ناکامی نے سب کو حیران کردیا۔

imtihaanat mein nakaami ne sab ko hairaan kar diya.

The company faced financial failing due to poor management.

کمپنی کو ناقص انتظام کی وجہ سے مالی ناکامی کا سامنا کرنا پڑا۔

company ko na qis intidham ki wajah se maali nakaami ka samna karna para.

Her constant failing to meet deadlines affected her reputation.

وقت پر کام نہ کرنے کی ناکامی نے اس کی شہرت متاثر کی۔

waqt par kaam na karne ki nakaami ne is ki shuhrat mutasir ki.

Easily Confused With

failure:Failure is a noun that refers specifically to the state or condition of failing, while failing can also be used as an adjective or verb.
verbformal

To be unsuccessful in achieving a desired goal.

کسی مطلوب مقصد میں ناکام ہونا۔

ناکام ہونا

nakaam hona

Synonyms

failfloundercollapseناکام ہوناٹھوکر کھاناگِر جانا

Antonyms

succeedthriveaccomplishکامیاب ہوناپروان چڑھناحاصل کرنا

Common Collocations

  • failing to comply
  • failing to deliver
  • failing to achieve

Example Sentences

He is failing to meet his responsibilities at work.

وہ کام پر اپنی ذمہ داریوں میں ناکام ہو رہا ہے۔

woh kaam par apni zimmedariyon mein nakaam ho raha hai.

They fear failing to meet the project deadline.

انہیں پروجیکٹ کی آخری تاریخ میں ناکامی کا خوف ہے۔

unhein project ki aakhri tareekh mein nakaami ka khauf hai.

She is failing to understand the concept.

وہ تصور کو سمجھنے میں ناکام ہو رہی ہے۔

woh tasawwur ko samajhne mein nakaam ho rahi hai.

Easily Confused With

losing:Losing specifically refers to failing to keep or win something, while failing is broader and can refer to any sort of unsuccessful attempt.

Word Family

failure
nounناکامی
fail
verbناکام ہونا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'failing' as 'falling short'.

Picture a runner who trips and falls short of the finish line.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہر ایک بات پہ کہتے ہو تم کہ تو کیا ہے، تم خود ہی سے ہو، جو ناکام ہیں، سارے۔

har aik baat pe kehte ho tum keh tu kya hai, tum khud hi se ho, jo nakaam hain, saare.

You say for everything, what are you? You are the one who is failing, all of you.

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ناکامی کا بہتردل پشیمان ہوتا ہے۔

nakaami ka behtar dil pashiman hota hai.

The heart is more regretful of failure.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "faelan" — to fail, to fall

First known use: 14th century

The word 'failing' has evolved from the Old English term 'faelan', which meant to fall short or to cease functioning.