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failings
[ˈfeɪlɪŋz]
noun
pl: N/A (already plural)
falhas
1.
Weaknesses or faults in a person's character or abilities
Despite his failings, he was a good father.
Apesar de suas falhas, ele era um bom pai.
2.
Instances or acts of failure or inability to do something
The company acknowledged its failings in customer service.
A empresa reconheceu suas falhas no atendimento ao cliente.
Synonyms
weaknesses
faults
shortcomings
defects
flaws
imperfections
Antonyms
strengths
virtues
merits
advantages
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
falhas
Most common usage
General Brazilian
fraquezas
When referring specifically to character weaknesses
Portugal
falhas
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
deficiências
More formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
acknowledge one's failings
overlook someone's failings
despite one's failings
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