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
Despite its shortcomings, MiCA did establish important regulatory rules of the road that can be beneficial to the broader European cryptocurrency market if financial institutions are incentivized to take a more proactive approach to stablecoins.
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Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Other clubs had also been aware of this particular concern, noting his creditable goalscoring record, but also his shortcomings, including his off-the-ball diligence and ability to fashion chances himself.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The ensuing renovation would address those shortcomings without erasing the home’s architectural integrity.
—Gina Mayfield, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
For Peterson, who left office in 2023, the unfinished plans echo some of the shortcomings of the original desegregation era.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 14 Jan. 2026
As is the case in most of CPD’s consent decree shortcomings to date, departmental staffing remains a key challenge.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Google even subtly mocked the iPhone’s AI shortcomings in ads promoting the release of its latest Pixel phone last summer.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
When evaluating the defensive shortcomings from this past season, Schottenheimer has pointed at the lack of takeaways multiple times.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
No life is perfect, yet ideally, one wraps up life having accepted the shortcomings and tragedies while taking pride and joy in the accomplishments and meaningful relationships.
—Shruti Mutalik, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Other clubs had also been aware of this particular concern, noting his creditable goalscoring record, but also his shortcomings, including his off-the-ball diligence and ability to fashion chances himself.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The ensuing renovation would address those shortcomings without erasing the home’s architectural integrity.
—Gina Mayfield, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
For Peterson, who left office in 2023, the unfinished plans echo some of the shortcomings of the original desegregation era.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 14 Jan. 2026
As is the case in most of CPD’s consent decree shortcomings to date, departmental staffing remains a key challenge.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Google even subtly mocked the iPhone’s AI shortcomings in ads promoting the release of its latest Pixel phone last summer.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
When evaluating the defensive shortcomings from this past season, Schottenheimer has pointed at the lack of takeaways multiple times.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
No life is perfect, yet ideally, one wraps up life having accepted the shortcomings and tragedies while taking pride and joy in the accomplishments and meaningful relationships.
—Shruti Mutalik, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortcomings
Noun
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Know your strengths, weaknesses, and family history.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
14 Jan. 2026
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Smart home devices, including virtual assistants, smart locks, and security systems, will introduce new weaknesses that cybercriminals could exploit.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Wind turbines are particularly vulnerable to fire caused by lightning strikes or electrical faults.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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For Southern California, that means clearer insight into how faults behave between earthquakes.—
Marina Jurica,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That, plus the lack of talent and cap space thanks to the sins of the Deshaun Watson contract, for which general manager Andrew Berry was somehow spared, makes life difficult for whatever quarterback(s) start for the Browns in 2026.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Yet what elevates the show is its focus on gender relations and atoning for the sins of the past, adding layers of depth beyond its lurid plotting and somewhat ridiculousness.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Shortcomings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortcomings. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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