SHORTCOMING


Meaning of SHORTCOMING in English

(~s)

Someone’s or something’s ~s are the faults or weaknesses which they have.

Marriages usually break down as a result of the ~s of both partners...

= failing

N-COUNT: usu pl, oft with poss

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