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
Before the earthquakes, the government generally defended its national health system as robust, blaming shortcomings on sanctions imposed by the United States.
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Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
So why did the dynamic between James and the Lakers feel awkward both through their successes and shortcomings?
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Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Those shortcomings reflect to a great degree how little Miami’s business and political leadership has valued indigenous sites, Wheeler and archaeologists say.
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The German team opened the 2026 tournament with a 7–1 win over debutant Curaçao, but an unconvincing performance in a 2–1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire exposed the team’s shortcomings.
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 June 2026
Yet soon, details emerged suggesting that regulatory shortcomings did indeed play a central part.
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Oscar Schwartz,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
But Robertson said that the omission of any testimony on the shortcomings in the fighting of the fire, after a ruling by the judge, was an elephant in the room that was clearly bothersome to jurors.
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Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Still, those shortcomings are easy to overlook once the printer starts cranking out consistently excellent objects.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
Just read our review and be aware of its shortcomings.
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Antonio G. Di Benedetto,
The Verge,
23 June 2026
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
So why did the dynamic between James and the Lakers feel awkward both through their successes and shortcomings?
—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Those shortcomings reflect to a great degree how little Miami’s business and political leadership has valued indigenous sites, Wheeler and archaeologists say.
—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The German team opened the 2026 tournament with a 7–1 win over debutant Curaçao, but an unconvincing performance in a 2–1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire exposed the team’s shortcomings.
—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 June 2026
Yet soon, details emerged suggesting that regulatory shortcomings did indeed play a central part.
—
Oscar Schwartz,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
But Robertson said that the omission of any testimony on the shortcomings in the fighting of the fire, after a ruling by the judge, was an elephant in the room that was clearly bothersome to jurors.
—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Still, those shortcomings are easy to overlook once the printer starts cranking out consistently excellent objects.
—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
Just read our review and be aware of its shortcomings.
—
Antonio G. Di Benedetto,
The Verge,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortcomings
Noun
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Old wounds Natural disasters often expose the strengths—or weaknesses—of state institutions.
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The companion app can then further the shame by generating reports that highlight your strengths and weaknesses, suggesting areas that might need some work.
Noun
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These machines are delicate and prone to faults.
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The devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela yesterday were most likely caused by a rupture in one of the country’s most active seismic zones — comprising the Boconó and San Sebastián faults, which extend along Venezuela’s northern coast — according to the USGS.
Noun
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Do not allow the sins of the past to overwhelm, to drown the present.
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That relationship was based on sinners confessing their sins to this vicar.
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“Shortcomings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortcomings. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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