SHORTCOMING


Meaning of SHORTCOMING in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈshȯrt-ˌkə-miŋ, ˌshȯrt-ˈ ]

noun

Date: 15th century

: an imperfection or lack that detracts from the whole ; also : the quality or state of being flawed or lacking

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.