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

Clinicians and patients who struggle through this interim process may become less inclined to advocate for its expansion, while policymakers may see lower uptake as a sign of limited demand rather than evidence of operational shortcomings. — Jeffrey Millstein, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026

While the Endangered Species Act has shortcomings, once these changes go into effect next month, even fewer protections will exist, Boyles said. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

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