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shortcoming

[ shawrt-kuhm-ing ]

noun

  1. a failure, defect, or deficiency in conduct, condition, thought, ability, etc.:

    a social shortcoming; a shortcoming of his philosophy.

    Synonyms: , , ,



shortcoming

/ ˈʃɔːˌʌɪŋ /

noun

  1. a failing, defect, or deficiency
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of shortcoming1

First recorded in 1670–80; short + coming
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There are, of course, shortcomings to the puppets.

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In a statement he apologised to his supporters for his "shortcomings" without mentioning the ruling.

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But in later conversations, it became clear that what she could not forgive were the shortcomings which allowed the devastating suicide attack to happen.

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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.

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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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