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    shortcoming
    /ˈʃɔːtˌkʌmɪŋ/

    noun

    • 1. a fault or failure to meet a certain standard, typically in a person's character, a plan, or a system: "he is so forthright about his shortcomings, it's hard to chastise him"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHORTCOMING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    The book is not free of shortcomings, which is perhaps not surprising given the novelty of the subject and the size of the text.

    • Traditional

      SHORTCOMING translate: 缺點，弱點. Learn more in the Cambridge...

    • Simplified

      SHORTCOMING translate: 缺点，弱点. Learn more in the Cambridge...

    • Shortcake

      SHORTCAKE definition: 1. a type of cake that is often served...

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › shortcomingShortcoming Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of shortcoming as an imperfection or lack that detracts from the whole, also known as a fault or a sin. See synonyms, examples, word history and related entries for shortcoming.

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    Learn the meaning of shortcoming, a noun that describes a fault or a failure to reach a standard. Find out how to use it in sentences and explore related words and phrases.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSHORTCOMING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of shortcoming as a noun for someone's or something's faults or weaknesses. Find synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and usage examples from various sources.

  7. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › shortcomingsSHORTCOMINGS Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words -...

    Find 34 words that mean the same or opposite of shortcomings, a defect in character or quality. See examples, definitions, and related entries for shortcomings and its plural form.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishshortcoming noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the noun shortcoming, which means a fault in somebody’s character, a plan, a system, etc. See synonyms, extra examples and collocations with shortcoming.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › shortcomingSHORTCOMING Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Learn the meaning of shortcoming as a noun, and find synonyms and example sentences. A shortcoming is a failure, defect, or deficiency in conduct, condition, thought, ability, etc.