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

Need another word that means the same as “shortcomings”? Find 1 synonym and 30 related words for “shortcomings” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Shortcomings” are: defect

Shortcomings as a Noun

Definitions of "Shortcomings" as a noun

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

• A failing or deficiency.

Synonyms of "Shortcomings" as a noun (1 Word)

defect

A failing or deficiency. This device permits detection of defects in the lungs.

Associations of "Shortcomings" (30 Words)

blemish	Add a flaw or blemish to make imperfect or defective. Her face was blemished.
con	An argument opposed to a proposal. The Charter is a glossy public relations con.
defect	Desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army. Genetic defects.
defective	Having mental disabilities. Complaints over defective goods.
deficiency	Lack of an adequate quantity or number. Water is the critical deficiency in desert regions.
demerit	A mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces. They discussed the merits and demerits of her novel.
disadvantage	Put at a disadvantage hinder harm. Situations of serious social and economic disadvantage.
downside	A negative aspect of something that is generally positive. There is a downside even to motherhood.
drawback	A feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem. The main drawback of fitting catalytic converters is the cost.
error	A misconception resulting from incorrect information. An error of judgement.
failing	A weakness, especially in a person’s character; a shortcoming. His failing the course led to his disqualification.
fault	Of a rock formation be broken by a fault or faults. It took much longer to find the fault than to fix it.
flaw	Add a flaw or blemish to make imperfect or defective. There were fundamental flaws in the case for reforming local government.
flawed	Having a blemish or flaw. A flawed hero.
gaffe	An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder. His comments are a major diplomatic gaffe.
harm	Cause or do harm to. I can t see any harm in it.
imperfect	The imperfect tense. Drainage here is imperfect.
inadequacy	The state or quality of being inadequate; lack of the quantity or quality required. The inadequacy of available resources.
ineptitude	Lack of skill or ability. The sheer ineptitude of their economic plan.
injury	An accident that results in physical damage or hurt. Compensation for injury to feelings.
insufficiency	The inability of an organ to perform its normal function. Renal insufficiency.
insufficient	Of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement. There was insufficient evidence to convict him.
lacking	Not available or in short supply. Her appetite was lacking.
lapse	(of a state or activity) fail to be maintained; come to an end. Many Christians in Britain have lapsed.
misconceive	Judge or plan badly, typically on the basis of faulty understanding. Criticism of the trade surplus in Washington is misconceived.
misunderstanding	Putting the wrong interpretation on. He left the army after a slight misunderstanding with his commanding officer.
nitpick	Be overly critical; criticize minor details. The state is nitpicking about minor administrative matters.
shortage	An acute insufficiency. A shortage of hard cash.
undermanned	Inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.
unforced	Not brought about by coercion or force. His retirement was an unforced departure.