un failing

un·fail·ing

[uhn-fey-ling]
adjective
1.
not failing; not giving way; not falling short of expectation; completely dependable: an unfailing friend.
2.
inexhaustible; endless: unfailing resources; unfailing good humor.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English; see un-1, failing

un·fail·ing·ly, adverb
un·fail·ing·ness, noun
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unfailing (ʌnˈfeɪlɪŋ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  not failing; unflagging
2.  continuous or unceasing
3.  sure; certain
 
un'failingly
 
adv
 
un'failingness
 
n

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Un failing is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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unfailing
1382, "never coming to an end, unceasing," from un- (1) "not" + gerundive of fail.
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