Synonyms of shortcomings

shortcomings

noun

plural of shortcoming

as in weaknesses

a defect in character

a wife who never tires of listing her husband's perceived shortcomings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• weaknesses
• faults
• sins
• failings
• deficiencies
• foibles
• frailties
• demerits
• vices
• derelictions
• feet of clay
• flaws
• wants
• evils
• imperfections
• corruptions
• blemishes
• stains
• minuses
• blots
• immoralities
• depravities
• soft spots
• spots
• nits
• Achilles' heels

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• virtues
• merits
• excellences
• perfections
• moralities
• integrities
• probities
• rectitudes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shortcomings

This can lead to unpredictable behavior, biased algorithms and ethical shortcomings—all of which can lead to harmful outputs with the potential to badly undermine customer trust. — Chris Dimitriadis, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Dee Atkins and Natasha Jenkins demonstrated their understanding of the system’s shortcomings during the hearing. — Nik Hunder, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

Temilola Adeoye, a comedian, writer and content creator in New York City,attributes this behavior to shortcomings in intellect and literacy — or to a desire to have one’s intellect validated by others. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Regardless of what anyone said, Tuchel’s appointment always felt like a short-term move to deliver England from some of the tactical shortcomings that were a fair accusation to level at Southgate. — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Most importantly, the renovation solved the hotel’s practical shortcomings without stripping away the qualities that made longtime guests love it in the first place. — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

But Nguyen isn’t shy about the shortcomings of his first classic car, an iconic 1970 Ford Bronco. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

If your main reason for getting a streaming service is to watch live sports, YouTube TV and DirecTV each have their advantages and shortcomings. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026

Arkansas' education shortcomings also prevent an even bigger improvement in Workforce. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 9 July 2026