as in weakness
a defect in character
a wife who never tires of listing her husband's perceived shortcomings
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Recent Examples of shortcoming
Will Apple acknowledge these shortcomings at WWDC or breeze right along with details about upcoming AI features?
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Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 9 June 2025
Dan O’Dowd, a software entrepreneur and founder of the tech safety group the Dawn Project, which has routinely showcased the shortcomings of Tesla’s FSD tech, predicts that the robotaxi rollout will amount to lackluster stunt.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
So far in his tenure as chief baseball officer, little about the robotic Breslow has become clearer than his shortcomings as a modern-day GM.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 June 2025
Liverpool fans, it should be said, have loved his all-action play, despite his shortcomings.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 15 June 2025
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Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 9 June 2025
Dan O’Dowd, a software entrepreneur and founder of the tech safety group the Dawn Project, which has routinely showcased the shortcomings of Tesla’s FSD tech, predicts that the robotaxi rollout will amount to lackluster stunt.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
So far in his tenure as chief baseball officer, little about the robotic Breslow has become clearer than his shortcomings as a modern-day GM.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 June 2025
Liverpool fans, it should be said, have loved his all-action play, despite his shortcomings.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortcoming
Noun
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The pair argues that Europe risks falling behind not due to a lack of technical capability but because of structural market weaknesses.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
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Frank is committed to improving players’ strengths and weaknesses, and this is an area that could facilitate Tel’s development.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Harper isn’t devoid of faults, with the two main ones being his defensive focus and inconsistent jump-shooting.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The driver of the vehicle was not found at fault, and no citations were issued, according to the release.—
Tracy Neal,
Arkansas Online,
24 June 2025
Noun
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As a result, anyone who sought treatment for a physical illness at St. Leonard’s Hospital first had to confess their sins and have their soul cleansed.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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The Lorde’s Virgin birth came on June 27, and it was born with sin.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Grassley cited a Government Accountability Office report issued last year that detailed deficiencies in the program’s management dating back to 2009.—
Ryan J. Foley,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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Studies show that patients not meeting the diagnostic criteria for testosterone deficiency are still being prescribed testosterone therapy, often based on vague symptoms.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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But beneath that was a second failing: the Bears ranked 25th in PFF run-blocking grade from 11 personnel.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Peter Johnston, the BBC’s director of editorial complaints and reviews, is examining the failings that led to the film being broadcast.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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“Shortcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortcoming. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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