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shortcoming

[shawrt-kuhm-ing]

noun

  1. a failure, defect, or deficiency in conduct, condition, thought, ability, etc..

    a social shortcoming; a shortcoming of his philosophy.

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shortcoming

/ ˈʃɔːˌʌɪŋ /

noun

  1. a failing, defect, or deficiency

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of shortcoming1

First recorded in 1670–80; short + coming
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But gender role orthodoxy as a solution to economic problems confronts the same shortcoming today it’s always faced: Dependence on the long-term, unwavering benevolence of another person is an abjectly risky financial strategy.

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Kousser contends that Newsom, in a presidential campaign, will be held responsible for all of California’s shortcomings, regardless of whether he stood up to Trump’s immigration raids.

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Critics said the vetting of candidates was woefully inadequate and that some candidates had ties to organized crime or other ethical shortcomings.

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It sent a shot across the bow to the rest of the baseball world, signifying that for all the Dodgers’ shortcomings of late, they might finally be clicking into top gear.

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While conceding shortcomings in the current judiciary, opponents label the elections a move toward a one-party state.

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