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

Lawyers complain about hallucinations, mistakes, and the technology’s other shortcomings. — Logan Brown, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026

Because Scott is in virtually every scene, and his work is so deeply affecting that most people leave the movie thinking about that, not minor shortcomings. — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026

Based on those numbers, critics generally approved of the season's direction more than the audience did, yet prominent progressive reviewers still found new ideological shortcomings to condemn. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Such a file contains objective personnel data as well as observable assessments of a cadre’s political shortcomings. — Andrew Mertha, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026

For many, the reality of their data shortcomings arrives too late. — Alex Saric, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Jac needs to work on these challenges and shortcomings with his sponsor. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Dave Canales was honest about the team’s shortcomings, admitting that neither side of the ball played well enough to win. — Will Dehmel, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2026

Please don’t blame our wonderful public school system for his shortcomings, blame technology. — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026