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

While her own family has never stepped foot in Taiwan, Lily holds onto the belief that perfecting her Mandarin will finally reconcile the shortcomings of being a diaspora kid. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

Ultimately, neither of these design shortcomings outweigh the appliance's convenience. — Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026

Being undefeated after a trio of difficult opening matches can only be seen as a positive, even if Newcastle’s obvious shortcomings require addressing if that run is to be prolonged. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Now, to the handwashing shortcomings, such as a cashier handling customer’s payment, then preparing drinks and serving plates of food to customers without washing hands (cash and payment cards tend to be germ motherships). — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

The agency, responsible for 80% of the country’s food supply, cited workforce shortages as the main reason for inspection shortcomings. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026

In July, Tom Homan, the White House border czar, said ICE would investigate apparent shortcomings in the vetting of an officer who shot and killed a 25-year-old motorist in Maine. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

The trustee had about a year to make up for the mall’s financial shortcomings. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Some ergonomic shortcomings remain, such as the fact that its precious screen real estate can’t display Ferrari’s iconic tachometer and a GPS screen simultaneously. — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026