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shortcomings

shortcomings is the plural of shortcoming.

Meaning of shortcoming

Noun

shortcoming (plural shortcomings)

  1. (plural, usually) A deficiency or falling short; failure to attain a goal or ideal.
    • They were behind twice, first to James Morrison's 11th-minute strike and then Kenny Miller's effort early in the second half. England responded with goals of their own from Theo Walcott and Daniel Welbeck and, on the balance of play, probably deserved the victory. On the flip-side, they could...14 August 2013, Daniel Taylor, “Rickie Lambert's debut goal gives England victory over Scotland”, in The Guardian
    Synonyms:
    failing

Questions about shortcomings

What is shortcomings the plural of?
Shortcomings is the plural of shortcoming.

Words near shortcomings in the dictionary

  1. shortcode
  2. shortcodes
  3. shortcomer
  4. shortcomers
  5. shortcoming
  6. shortcomings
  7. shortcrust
  8. shortcrust pastries
  9. shortcrust pastry
  10. shortcut
  11. shortcut key

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