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shortcoming
[shawrt-kuhm-ing]
noun
a failure, defect, or deficiency in conduct, condition, thought, ability, etc..
a social shortcoming; a shortcoming of his philosophy.
Synonyms: , , ,
shortcoming
/ ˈʃɔːˌʌɪŋ /
noun
a failing, defect, or deficiency
Word History and Origins
Origin of shortcoming1
Example Sentences
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.
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.
Critics said the vetting of candidates was woefully inadequate and that some candidates had ties to organized crime or other ethical shortcomings.
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.
While conceding shortcomings in the current judiciary, opponents label the elections a move toward a one-party state.
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