Failing vs Ineffectual - What's the difference?

Failing is a related term of ineffectual.

is .

is weakness; defect.

is if the preferred or prior option is not possible.

unable or insufficient to produce effect; futile.

(head)

(en noun)

weakness; defect

His worst failing is his temper.

(English prepositions)

if the preferred or prior option is not possible

A large proportion of the females employed in other firms are said to have signified their intention of going on strike, failing a settlement.

* ineffectuall (obsolete)

(en adjective)

unable or insufficient to produce effect; futile

After several ineffectual and abortive leaps, we were forced to lift him over the obstacle.

worthless

weak; lacking forcefulness

Our group leader proved highly ineffectual , caving to every whim put forth by the other members.

* See also

* effectual