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

Earlier, in a social media video, Tolbert warned employees that a significant budget shortfall would lead to layoffs across multiple departments. — Cbs News Texas Staff, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026

On the company’s earnings call, Celsius Chairman and CEO John Fieldly cited a product rationalization program and deliberate pause in innovation as main reasons for the shortfall. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

Citing unnamed sources, the Post reported that the shortfall of key weapons contributed to Trump calling off major strikes on Iran and making another push for diplomacy. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

The school district is working to maintain another ‘A’ rating this year despite challenges with enrollment, budget shortfalls and transportation. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026