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

The Jets, seeking to address their defensive shortcomings, signed safety Minkah Fitzpatrick in the offseason. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2026

Others, including Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, who recently launched a crackdown on Venezuelan migrants in his country, will be tempted to stoke xenophobia to deflect blame for policy shortcomings. — Dan Restrepo, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026

During the campaign, PAM had ruled out staying in a coalition with the RNI — the two had traded blame over policy shortcomings including a failure to halt rises in food prices. — CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

Donica, whose connection with Piney Point goes back decades, has witnessed many shortcomings in the site’s management. — Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

An independent review board identified three major problems with the Starliner, along with a host of less severe shortcomings that had to be addressed. — William Harwood, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

The mistakes and shortcomings on both sides of the ball — as detailed in our coverage from last week’s game — aren’t symptoms that are usually fixed in a week’s time. — Pj Green september 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026

To make up for its lens shortcomings, compared to more expensive and larger models, the Mini takes a lot of images in the one position. — New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026

But where Hwan’s Christianity is a willful, grotesque misreading of the Bible, Latif actively wrestles with his moral shortcomings. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026