Synonyms of shortfall

shortfall

noun

as in deficiency

formal a failure to get what is expected or needed

a shortfall in milk production

profit shortfalls

Related Words

• deficiency
• deficit
• gap
• lack
• shortcoming
• inadequacy
• hole
• insufficiency
• weakness
• need
• incompleteness
• imperfection
• defectiveness
• inadequateness
• failing
• insufficience
• fault
• hiatus
• space
• void
• disability
• want
• impairment
• lacuna
• detriment

Dissimilar Words

• completeness
• fullness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shortfall

The coverage shortfall forced the couple to complete a majority of repairs on their own. — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

Facing a massive defense budget shortfall, Ukraine has not been able to cash in on the millions of dollars earned by its clandestine adult-content industry. — Francesca Ebel, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026

So sales agents and producers are turning to equity to make up a shortfall not only in pre-sales but streamer pull-back and falling broadcaster pre-buy moneys. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Such a divestiture would be required if Paramount fails to make up for the shortfall of movies within six months. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026