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Definition of shortcoming
: an imperfection or lack that detracts from the whole; also : the quality or state of being flawed or lacking
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Examples of shortcoming in a Sentence
Her lack of attention to detail is her biggest shortcoming.
The main shortcoming of this camera is that it uses up batteries quickly.
Recent Examples of shortcoming from the Web
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On other shortcomings the countries are more evenly matched.
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Like 13 Reasons Why, Netflix’s last take on a serious mental-health Issue, the film has quickly become mired in controversy over its shortcomings as an educational tool.
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Two sources familiar with the videos say that HHS continues to draw money from the outreach fund, even though its objective has switched from promoting the ACA to highlighting the law’s critics and its shortcomings.
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These shortcomings flow from the fact that the Senate plan commits the same error as Obamacare –
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Even Christian, who loves living in Macon County, acknowledges the area has shortcomings.
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In light of these shortcomings, U.S. officials are considering other approaches to missile defense.
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The shortcomings persist Los Alamos’s progress in improving its criticality safety since the shutdown began has been fitful, and the dissonance between safety experts and its top managers has stubbornly persisted.
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The shortcomings persist Los Alamos’s progress in improving its criticality safety since the shutdown began has been fitful, and the dissonance between safety experts and its top managers has stubbornly persisted.
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First Known Use of shortcoming
15th century
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playDefinition of shortcoming for English Language Learners
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: a weakness in someone's character : a personal fault or failing
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: a bad feature : a flaw or defect in something
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