shortcoming
noun
a failure, defect, or deficiency in conduct, condition, thought, ability, etc..
shortcomings
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pluralof shortcoming.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Therefore, the exposure both companies have to OpenAI means any shortcomings there would have an impact on near-term estimates, Birmingham said in emailed comments.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
Deficiencies included “inadequate resources, including staff without sufficient expertise, systemic internal control gaps, weak independent testing,” and other shortcomings, the OCC said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The shortcomings are tied to the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money-laundering compliance program.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Police have said that "while there may have been shortcomings in individual instances, these should not be taken as representative of the investigation as a whole".
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
It was as if all had made an agreement not to bring up the shortcomings of their new home.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
