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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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Today’s crisis has hit Asia hardest, due to its heavy dependence on oil and gas from the Gulf, and leading to shortfalls in supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The Horizon IT system, which began operating in 1999, falsely created accounting shortfalls in Post Office branches for which sub-postmasters were held liable.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

To make up for shortfalls, states pull water from the reservoirs, which serve as storage banks for the system.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Beyond families’ immediate needs, insurance shortfalls are also bringing concerns for residents hoping to rebuild.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 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