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shortcoming
[ shawrt-kuhm-ing ]
noun
- a failure, defect, or deficiency in conduct, condition, thought, ability, etc.:
a social shortcoming; a shortcoming of his philosophy.
Synonyms: , , ,
shortcoming
/ ˈʃɔːˌʌɪŋ /
noun
- a failing, defect, or deficiency
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of shortcoming1
Example Sentences
There are, of course, shortcomings to the puppets.
In a statement he apologised to his supporters for his "shortcomings" without mentioning the ruling.
But in later conversations, it became clear that what she could not forgive were the shortcomings which allowed the devastating suicide attack to happen.
Han said the government will thoroughly review all shortcomings in the wildfire response once the crisis is controlled and seek to improve prevention strategies for the future.
Monticello Home and Ridglea Home have been faulted by state investigators for shortcomings in care, including putting some residents at risk of choking by not properly preparing their food.
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