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
She-Hulk is easily the slowest character, but her devastating blows and wide reach make up for her shortcomings.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
That shortcoming, in his view, is that Moderna scaled its pipeline assuming mRNA technology would be the tool for all problems instead of a solution for some problems.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 31 July 2025
Anderson's character served as the station's receptionist, combining striking looks with sharp intelligence and remarkable efficiency that often compensated for her colleagues' shortcomings.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
In his 70-minute speech on Tuesday, Home Minister Shah did not acknowledge shortcomings on security.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 30 July 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
That shortcoming, in his view, is that Moderna scaled its pipeline assuming mRNA technology would be the tool for all problems instead of a solution for some problems.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 31 July 2025
Anderson's character served as the station's receptionist, combining striking looks with sharp intelligence and remarkable efficiency that often compensated for her colleagues' shortcomings.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
In his 70-minute speech on Tuesday, Home Minister Shah did not acknowledge shortcomings on security.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortcoming
Noun
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Kindness may sound like a luxury in today’s high-takes, deliver-faster, do more with less, margin-tighter world—or worse, weakness.—
Jason Walker PsyD,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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History shows, however, that strengths can become weaknesses over time, and that is the most dangerous threat looming over these titans.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Although there is often consensus among critics of the health-care system about its numerous faults, approaching the central issue of profiting from illness is virtually avoided.—
David Marks,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Aug. 2025
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Interestingly, such behavior was observed even when participants knew they were being observed or recorded, showcasing how deep-seated the self-serving bias is with regard to owning fault and accepting responsibility.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Don’t point to things with chopsticks or commit the double-dipping sin of taking food from a common plate with chopsticks that have been in your mouth.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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The water is meant to show thanks to god, or provide spiritual relief, including purifying the devotee’s soul of sin.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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If not carefully planned, ADF may increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
11 Aug. 2025
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Wernicke-Korsakoff disease: This disease is caused by chronic alcohol use and thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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Its digital failings look even more stark by comparison.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 Aug. 2025
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Woodland, who had surgery in September 2023 to remove a brain tumor, remains optimistic about his future in golf despite his failing to qualify for the playoffs.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Shortcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortcoming. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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