Synonyms of shortfalls

shortfalls

noun

plural of shortfall

as in deficiencies

formal a failure to get what is expected or needed

a shortfall in milk production

profit shortfalls

Related Words

• deficiencies
• deficits
• gaps
• shortcomings
• weaknesses
• inadequacies
• lacks
• needs
• holes
• imperfections
• insufficiencies
• failings
• faults
• spaces
• wants
• lacunae
• insufficiences
• voids
• hiatuses
• disabilities
• impairments
• detriments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shortfalls

The Pentagon’s rush to plug shortfalls has sparked a bonanza among incumbent military contractors and new defense startups, which are repurposing components from fracking, autos, and pharma to shorten production timetables. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Orders to Comply were also issued by the animal care to correct shortfalls in housing facilities and sanitation. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026

The Pentagon is requesting $67 billion in supplemental funding from Congress, some of which would address munitions shortfalls. — Chris Boccia, ABC News, 29 July 2026

And unlike other businesses that fail to generate profits and go bankrupt, any financial shortfalls from these stores will be absorbed by the city. — Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

In the years ahead, the city will likely need to allocate around $30 million annually from its general fund to cover operating shortfalls, according to a city budget report. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

However, the full report came with enough shortfalls that the stock's slide in extended trading isn't surprising. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Without the additional funding, service members' pay could face shortfalls, Hegseth warns. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 22 July 2026

The college also suffered multi-million-dollar financial shortfalls, some tied to the misuse of bond money and state funds. — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026