Meaning & use
Shortcoming
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A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a weakness in character or performance.
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Despite his many talents, punctuality was one of his shortcomings.
The report highlighted several shortcomings in the company's safety procedures.
A note on using this word
Typically used in the plural to list several weaknesses at once, as in performance reviews or self-assessments.
Words with a similar meaning
flawweakness
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Words with an opposite meaning
strengthvirtue
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