shortcoming
short‧com‧ing /ˈʃɔːtˌkʌmɪŋ $ ˈʃɔːrt-/ noun [countable usually plural]
کسری، defect (،) =deficiencyقصور، کاستی، نکته ضعف، کمبود، روانشناسی: کمبود، نظامی: نقایص
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Synonyms & Related Wordsshortcoming[noun]Synonyms: failing, defect, fault, flaw, imperfection, weakness
Contrasted words: forte, long suit
Related Idioms: weak point
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English Dictionaryshort‧com‧ing /ˈʃɔːtˌkʌmɪŋ $ ˈʃɔːrt-/
noun [countable usually plural] a fault or weakness that makes someone or something less successful or effective than they should be:
Peter was painfully aware of his own shortcomings.shortcoming of the shortcomings of our local government systemshortcoming in The report suggested that there were severe shortcomings in police tactics. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
Collocationsshortcoming noun ADJ. obvious, perceived | fundamental, serious | minor | sb's own, personal | technical VERB + SHORTCOMING have, suffer from | draw attention to, expose, highlight, identify, reveal | be aware of They are well aware of their own shortcomings.
ignore, overlook The committee is willing to overlook your past shortcomings.
compensate for, eliminate, make good, make up for, overcome, remedy Their proposal seeks to remedy these shortcomings. SHORTCOMING + VERB stem from sth Not all these shortcomings stem from inadequate resources. PREP. despite/in spite of sb/sth's ~s Despite its obvious shortcomings, the plan was accepted by the government.
~ in the shortcomings in the law PHRASES shortcomings on sb's part They said the accident was due to shortcomings on the part of the pilots. [TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲