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shortfalls

NOUN

deficit; imperfection

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deficiency flaw lack loss shortage shortcoming

STRONG

arrears default defectiveness inadequacy incompleteness insufficiency

WEAK

in the hole in the red insufficience red ink underage

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abundance enough perfection plenty success sufficiency

Example Sentences

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Most subjects were affected, with the most dramatic shortfalls in maths, English, languages and sciences.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Canada has now recorded shortfalls in each of the last 15 quarters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"That is part of the reason why we have struggled to get an agreement on a budget, because other departments are also facing massive shortfalls."

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Data compiled by AFP showed prolonged blackouts and record generation shortfalls in recent days -- 65 percent of Cuban territory endured simultaneous blackouts on Tuesday.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The unemployment caused home foreclosures, leading to shortfalls in property tax receipts, and therefore holes in the school budget.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove