- plural of shortcoming.
shortcomings
Example Sentences
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Mr. Doherty, a film historian and professor of American studies at Brandeis University, points out that there are many shortcomings in “Hitler’s Reign of Terror.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
There are two major shortcomings that keep it from carrying much more weight than a flawed first draft by a junior fellow at a minor think tank would.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
Nevertheless, the Chelsea manager is getting what he wants: experience and strong personalities to address shortcomings that contributed to the team's 10th-place finish in the Premier League last season.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
That is the last we see or hear of that dirty business, which might as well be a visual metaphor for this docuseries’ shortcomings.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
It was as if all had made an agreement not to bring up the shortcomings of their new home.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
