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

To choose a word, individuals should reflect on past shortcomings and future demands, selecting a term that encourages growth. — Rick Tollakson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Many of the shortcomings identified by the review revolve around the Bonita shelter, whose closure has been delayed. — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026

Some of the issues, including the shortcomings in the apps, make the PixCut S1 a bit of a rough cut. — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 2 Aug. 2026

Despite Doval’s shortcomings in the Bronx, a source said that a few teams had checked on him prior to Saturday’s trade. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026

In response to these shortcomings, innovative tech companies are now taking a active, airborne approach to pest control by deploying tiny air-to-air killer drones directly into the skies to hunt down and eliminate these deadly insects. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026

Great battery life that finally addresses one of the Framework Laptop 13’s biggest shortcomings. — ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026

Dee Atkins and Natasha Jenkins demonstrated their understanding of the system’s shortcomings during the hearing. — Nik Hunder, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

Temilola Adeoye, a comedian, writer and content creator in New York City,attributes this behavior to shortcomings in intellect and literacy — or to a desire to have one’s intellect validated by others. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 July 2026