as in weaknesses
a defect in character
a wife who never tires of listing her husband's perceived shortcomings
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Recent Examples of shortcomings
Last year, an investigation concerning her position revealed no material shortcomings.
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Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Kyiv is also awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement proposed by Ukraine last year, Zelenskyy said Thursday, as countries scramble to modernize their air defenses after the Iran war exposed shortcomings.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Kyiv is also awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement proposed by Ukraine last year, Zelenskyy said Thursday, as countries scramble to modernize their air defenses after the Iran war exposed shortcomings.
—Susie Blann, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Kyiv is also awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement proposed by Ukraine last year, Zelensky said Thursday, as countries scramble to modernize their air defenses after the Iran war exposed shortcomings.
—Susie Blann, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Despite Power Ballad‘s comedic shortcomings, the film has the potential to serve as a feel-good movie for a date night or maybe even a comfort watch for artists who want to feel valued in an oversaturated creative landscape.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
Fatigue has been the lens through which people have viewed the shortcomings of the Premier League teams halfway through the round of 16.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Tua’s shortcomings Tagovailoa never possessed the frame, the arm, or the athleticism.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The Orca does have some notable shortcomings in regard to camper conversion, though, most obviously the two-door chassis cab.
—C.c. Weiss
march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Kyiv is also awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement proposed by Ukraine last year, Zelenskyy said Thursday, as countries scramble to modernize their air defenses after the Iran war exposed shortcomings.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Kyiv is also awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement proposed by Ukraine last year, Zelenskyy said Thursday, as countries scramble to modernize their air defenses after the Iran war exposed shortcomings.
—Susie Blann, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Kyiv is also awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement proposed by Ukraine last year, Zelensky said Thursday, as countries scramble to modernize their air defenses after the Iran war exposed shortcomings.
—Susie Blann, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Despite Power Ballad‘s comedic shortcomings, the film has the potential to serve as a feel-good movie for a date night or maybe even a comfort watch for artists who want to feel valued in an oversaturated creative landscape.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
Fatigue has been the lens through which people have viewed the shortcomings of the Premier League teams halfway through the round of 16.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Tua’s shortcomings Tagovailoa never possessed the frame, the arm, or the athleticism.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The Orca does have some notable shortcomings in regard to camper conversion, though, most obviously the two-door chassis cab.
—C.c. Weiss
march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortcomings
Noun
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By sector, Morris believes Disney’s headline success masks some underlying weaknesses.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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No one is making one another better, playing to strengths or covering up weaknesses.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For all her faults, Harris knows how to read a poll.—
Keith Naughton,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Xcel Energy Colorado's Andrew Holder, director of community relations and local government affairs, explained that devices known as re-closers trip when there are power line faults.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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McNair spoke, unsuccessfully, before an Alabama Legislature that wanted to limit how schools teach events, such as the bombing that killed her sister, lest White children feel guilt for the sins of their forebears.—
John Archibald,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Bible teaches that lying, stealing, adultery and coveting your neighbor’s property are sins.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Shortcomings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortcomings. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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