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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She told the BBC that despite some recent improvements they continue to see "serious shortcomings in the arrangements for military police complaints, poor handling of allegations of coercive control and behaviour".
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
There are two major shortcomings that keep it from carrying much more weight than a flawed first draft by a junior fellow at a minor think tank would.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
That is the last we see or hear of that dirty business, which might as well be a visual metaphor for this docuseries’ shortcomings.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
The filings cite timelines in which the cities failed to complete or stopped responding to state feedback about revisions or shortcomings in their housing elements, calling the planning documents now “years overdue.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
Though Mama seemed aware of my shortcomings, Sergeant Holmes kept assigning me to V-gallery, and somebody finally told me that Mama must be requesting me.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
