short·com·ing

short·com·ing
/ˈʃoɚtˌkʌmıŋ/ noun, pl -ings [count]
1 : a weakness in someone's character : a personal fault or failing

Her lack of attention to detail is her biggest shortcoming.

— usually plural

He has many more strengths than shortcomings.

2 : a bad feature : a flaw or defect in something

The main/major shortcoming of this camera is that it uses up batteries quickly.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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