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  2. a fault or a failure to reach a particular standard: Whatever his shortcomings as a husband, he was a good father to his children. Like any political system, it has its shortcomings. Synonyms. defect. fault (MISTAKE) SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Faults and mistakes. aberration. Achilles heel. adrift. black mark. blemish. erratum.

  3. Someone's or something's shortcomings are the faults or weaknesses which they have. Marriages usually break down as a result of the shortcomings of both partners. [+ of] His book has its shortcomings. Synonyms: failing, fault, weakness, defect More Synonyms of shortcoming. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

  4. The meaning of SHORTCOMING is an imperfection or lack that detracts from the whole; also : the quality or state of being flawed or lacking. How to use shortcoming in a sentence.

  5. Shortcoming definition: a failure, defect, or deficiency in conduct, condition, thought, ability, etc.. See examples of SHORTCOMING used in a sentence.

  6. Use the noun shortcoming when you talk about the way somethingor someonecomes up short. Your boss's shortcoming could be her high expectations, and your job's shortcomings might be having to deal with your boss and not earning much money.

  7. Definition of shortcoming noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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