shortcoming
noun
short·com·ing
ˈshȯrt-ˌkə-miŋ 
ˌshȯrt-ˈkə-
: an imperfection or lack that detracts from the whole
also
: the quality or state of being flawed or lacking
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Examples of shortcoming in a Sentence
Her lack of attention to detail is her biggest shortcoming.
The main shortcoming of this camera is that it uses up batteries quickly.
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But there are shortcomings when mirroring an iPhone display.
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Craig Grannell, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
While each of these leaders had his shortcomings and foibles, none of them consistently violated every principle of good leadership like Donald Trump does.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
His most simplistic films are criticized for giving heroes too much credit for reaching bare minimum levels of empathy far too late in life, while his best works showcase our capacity for prejudice so fully that its limitations and shortcomings are placed on full display.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2024
One shortcoming is the fact that the camera still records with 8-bit color instead of the option of 10-bit – something both the GoPro and DJI action cams offer.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
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Craig Grannell, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
While each of these leaders had his shortcomings and foibles, none of them consistently violated every principle of good leadership like Donald Trump does.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
His most simplistic films are criticized for giving heroes too much credit for reaching bare minimum levels of empathy far too late in life, while his best works showcase our capacity for prejudice so fully that its limitations and shortcomings are placed on full display.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2024
One shortcoming is the fact that the camera still records with 8-bit color instead of the option of 10-bit – something both the GoPro and DJI action cams offer.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
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shortcoming
noun
short·com·ing
ˈshȯrt-ˌkəm-iŋ
(ˈ)shȯrt-ˈkəm-
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