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Definition shortcoming in British English

shortcoming noun

[countable] noun
/ˈʃɔː(r)tˌkʌmɪŋ/
1

a fault or problem that makes someone or something less effective

Example

People sometimes choose partners who compensate for their own shortcomings.

Synonyms and related words
problem difficulty trouble fault defect weakness
Definition shortcoming in British English