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SHORTCOMING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SHORTCOMING?

Need another word that means the same as “shortcoming”? Find 15 synonyms and 30 related words for “shortcoming” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Shortcoming” are: defect, fault, flaw, imperfection, deficiency, limitation, blemish, failing, drawback, weakness, foible, fallibility, frailty, vice, infirmity

Shortcoming as a Noun

Definitions of "Shortcoming" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “shortcoming” as a noun can have the following definitions:

  • A failing or deficiency.
  • A fault or failure to meet a certain standard, typically in a person's character, a plan, or a system.

Synonyms of "Shortcoming" as a noun (15 Words)

blemishA small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something.
Local government is not without blemish.
defectA shortcoming, imperfection, or lack.
That interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information.
deficiencyThe state of needing something that is absent or unavailable.
A budget deficiency of 96 billion.
drawbackAn amount of excise or import duty remitted on goods exported.
He pointed out all the drawbacks to my plan.
failingA flaw or weak point.
Pride is a terrible failing.
fallibilityThe tendency to make mistakes or be wrong.
Studies on the fallibility of memory and perception.
fault(electronics) equipment failure attributable to some defect in a circuit (loose connection or insulation failure or short circuit etc.
The fault of the keen therapist is to start to intervene during the assessment phase.
flawAn imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness.
A flaw caused the crystal to shatter.
foibleA behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual.
They have to tolerate each other s little foibles.
frailtyMoral weakness.
The increasing frailty of old age.
imperfectionA fault, blemish, or undesirable feature.
The imperfections and injustices in our political system.
infirmityPhysical or mental weakness.
Old age and infirmity come to men and women alike.
limitationThe quality of being limited or restricted.
It is a good plan but it has serious limitations.
viceA bad or neurotic habit of stabled horses, typically arising as a result of boredom.
A mobile phone network is being used to peddle vice.
weaknessA penchant for something even though it might not be good for you.
He has a weakness for chocolate.

Usage Examples of "Shortcoming" as a noun

  • He is so forthright about his shortcomings, it's hard to chastise him.

Associations of "Shortcoming" (30 Words)

blemishAdd a flaw or blemish to make imperfect or defective.
The offences were an uncharacteristic blemish on an otherwise clean record.
conA swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property.
She was jailed for conning her aunt out of 500 000.
defectA shortcoming, imperfection, or lack.
Visual defects.
defective(of a word) not having all the inflections normal for the part of speech.
I returned the appliance because it was defective.
deficiencyThe amount by which something, especially revenue, falls short; a deficit.
A budget deficiency of 96 billion.
demeritA fault or disadvantage.
They discussed the merits and demerits of her novel.
disadvantagePut at a disadvantage hinder harm.
The pension scheme tends to disadvantage women.
downsideA negative aspect of something that is generally positive.
He says being a rock star is a fun line of work when you re young but admits fame can have its downsides.
drawbackThe quality of being a hindrance.
They had been complaining of difficulties in getting quick reimbursement of duty drawback.
errorA measure of the estimated difference between the observed or calculated value of a quantity and its true value.
The decisions of the appeal committee disclosed no error of law.
failingA weakness, especially in a person’s character; a shortcoming.
Received failing grades.
faultOf a rock formation be broken by a fault or faults.
A fire caused by an electrical fault.
flawAdd a flaw or blemish to make imperfect or defective.
A flaw in the glass.
flawed(of a person) having a weakness in character.
A flawed diamond.
gaffeAn unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder.
His comments are a major diplomatic gaffe.
harmCause or do harm to.
This could harm his World Cup prospects.
imperfectThe imperfect tense.
Imperfect mortals.
inadequacyThe state or quality of being inadequate; lack of the quantity or quality required.
Juvenile offenses often reflect an inadequacy in the parents.
ineptitudeHaving no qualities that would render it valuable or useful.
The sheer ineptitude of their economic plan.
injuryA casualty to military personnel resulting from combat.
An ankle injury.
insufficiencyLack of an adequate quantity or number.
Insufficiency of adequate housing.
insufficientOf a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement.
Insufficient funds.
lackingDeficient or inadequate.
Workers were asked in what way they found their managers lacking.
lapsePass by.
He let his membership of CND lapse.
misconceiveFail to understand (something) correctly.
Criticism of the trade surplus in Washington is misconceived.
misunderstandingA failure to understand something correctly.
A misunderstanding of the government s plans.
nitpickEngage in fussy or pedantic fault-finding.
The state is nitpicking about minor administrative matters.
shortageThe property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required.
Food shortages.
undermannedInadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.
unforcedNot resulting from undue effort; not forced.
An unforced cheerfulness.
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