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  2. Learn the meaning of shortcoming as a noun, a fault or a failure to reach a standard. Find synonyms, related words, idioms and examples of shortcoming in different contexts.

  3. Learn the meaning of shortcoming, a noun that refers to an imperfection or lack that detracts from the whole or the quality or state of being flawed or lacking. See synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related entries.

  4. 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. (that's) your hard luck idiom. aberration. Achilles heel. adrift.

  5. Learn the meaning of shortcoming as a noun, with synonyms and examples of usage. A shortcoming is a fault or weakness that someone or something has.

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

  7. Learn the meaning of shortcoming as a noun, with synonyms, pronunciation and usage notes. Find out how to use shortcoming in sentences and collocations with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

  8. Use the noun shortcoming when you talk about the way something — or someone — comes 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.

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