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

Social Security faces a looming funding shortfall The Social Security Administration faces a looming bankruptcy date if a funding shortfall is not addressed by Congress. — Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

But despite production rising to record levels in 2025, UBS nonetheless expects shortfalls to reach an all-time high next year. — semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Many Minnesota school districts are facing funding shortfalls, staffing shortages, or declining enrollment. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

The nation’s energy regulators have shot down a bid from a regional grid operator to cut power to some large data centers during a supply shortfall — leaving the issue largely in the hands of states. — Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2026