shortcoming
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3.7
- noun
- /ˈʃɔrtˌkʌmɪŋ/
:
deficiencia
- But personal shortcomings notwithstanding, he was a warm, gentle person, and I thought a lot of him.
- address shortcomings
- identify shortcomings
- compensate for shortcomings
I mean, he is clearly trying to make up for his shortcomings on every level.
- I mean, he is clearly trying to make up for his shortcomings on every level.
- And each of these positions would have some shortcomings and some strengths.
- So this whole institution itself is rooted in a technological shortcoming of gold.
- Using material things to put a Band-Aid on your emotional shortcomings is very scary.
- Yeah, I know one ought not talk about shortcomings of climate models, but I think we should.
- They project their shame and other shortcomings on other people, so why not this?
- And it's like, yo, we all have our shortcomings.
- This is a real public policy shortcoming.
- I mean, I'm not saying there's no shortcomings, but in the interactions I've had with him, yeah.
- It's just, it's really a moral shortcoming.
Examples
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You know, I would, I would tell you that my shortcoming is I don't expect enough.
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Her main shortcoming is that she often procrastinates on important tasks.
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Do you know what a difference it would make if each of you were to admit a shortcoming and said you were sorry?
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I mean, he is clearly trying to make up for his shortcomings on every level.
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And it made me recognize how my shortcomings have hurt you.
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Forgive him his shortcomings and thank him for all of his love and care.
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Many people try to pick up the shortcomings of their high performers to keep them in line.
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- With all its shortcomings, I believe this city of ours gives us much cause for pride.
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Digital TV has none of these shortcomings and offers some amazing bonuses as well.
Academic text (1999) -
I feel I must observe that there have been some serious shortcomings in the marketing department over at The Auk.
Synonyms
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1.7
A fault in a person or thing that makes them less effective
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3.4
A fault that makes something less useful or valuable
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3.3
A weakness in a person's character that causes problems
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3.5
A weakness in a person's character or a plan
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3.0
A part of a person or thing that is not strong and can cause problems
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6.3
A small but serious weakness in someone or something that can cause failure
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6.2
A weak, unconvincing argument or excuse
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Etymology
Shortcoming is made of two simple parts: short meaning 'not enough' and coming meaning 'reaching' or 'arriving'. So a shortcoming is something that 'falls short' of what is needed, a fault or weakness that makes someone or something less able.