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shortcomings

short·com·ing
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [shawrt-kuhm-ing]
    • /ˈʃɔrtˌkʌm ɪŋ/
    • /ˈʃɔːtˌkʌm.ɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [shawrt-kuhm-ing]
    • /ˈʃɔrtˌkʌm ɪŋ/

Definition of shortcomings word

  • noun shortcomings a failure, defect, or deficiency in conduct, condition, thought, ability, etc.: a social shortcoming; a shortcoming of his philosophy. 1
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Origin of shortcomings

First appearance:

before 1670
One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80; short + coming

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Parts of speech for Shortcomings

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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shortcomings popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for shortcomings

noun shortcomings

  • defaults — Plural form of default.
  • defects — a shortcoming, fault, or imperfection: a defect in an argument; a defect in a machine.
  • deficiencies — the state of being deficient; lack; incompleteness; insufficiency.
  • deficits — the amount by which a sum of money falls short of the required amount.
  • demerits — Plural form of demerit.
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Antonyms for shortcomings

noun shortcomings

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