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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Apple—in its very Apple way—has also come up with some hardware and software trickery to make up for some shortcomings of the basic design.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
The Police Ombudsman said shortcomings in the police investigation included that the officer initially assigned to the case recorded only one witness statement during the four months she was in charge.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
The report also identified shortcomings aboard the cargo ship.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
“The End of Oak Street” has everything a viewer could want — especially a viewer fatigued by the Hollywood sequel system and all its shortcomings.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
That way, scythes who glean too little will not be punished, because scythes who have a healthier gleaning appetite will make up for their shortcomings.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
