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shortcoming

UK
/ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃɔrtˌkʌmɪŋ/

Translations

shortcomingnoun
shortcomings
pl
UK
/ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃɔrtˌkʌmɪŋ/
lacuneEmployé pour une insuffisance ou une faiblesse d’un projet, d’un système ou d’une méthode.
The proposal's biggest shortcoming is its high cost.
La plus grande lacune de la proposition est son coût élevé.
Despite his many talents, his inability to work well with others was seen as a significant shortcoming.
Malgré ses nombreux talents, son incapacité à bien travailler avec les autres était considérée comme un défaut important.
Additional translations
faiblesseS’emploie surtout dans un sens abstrait pour une insuffisance moins concrète.
Synonyms
inadequacy
imperfection
drawback
shortfall
fault
weakness
limitation
flaw
deficiency

Definitions

shortcomingnoun
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard, typically in a person's character, a plan, or a system.
Despite his many talents, his inability to work well with others was seen as a significant shortcoming.
An inadequacy or weakness that diminishes the effectiveness or desirability of something.
The proposal's biggest shortcoming is its high cost.
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