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

In at least one instance, all of Ray Gunn‘s biggest shortcomings converge in the most leadenly predictable of ways. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026

Subsequent investigation into his death revealed a series of workplace safety shortcomings. — William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026

The company has also pushed back against California laws seeking to increase oversight of its facilities and inform the public about health and safety shortcomings. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Possible shortcomings of the process Some voters don't find the evaluations helpful because of what's not included, including judges' disciplinary records. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026

The recent crop of papers also raises a question about how to best study the shortcomings of pulse oximeters. — Anil Oza, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026

As the world looks to move away from fossil fuels through the use of solar and wind energy, the shortcomings of the latter are also coming to the fore. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

And the very impressive Dallas offense can cover up for some defensive shortcomings. — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

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