Shortcoming

Pronunciation: /ʃɔrtˈkʌmɪŋ/

Definitions of shortcoming

noun a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a weakness or deficiency

Example Sentences

A1 One of his biggest shortcomings is his lack of punctuality.

A2 She acknowledged her own shortcomings and worked on improving them.

B1 The company's main shortcoming is its outdated technology infrastructure.

B2 Despite his many talents, he still has a few shortcomings that hold him back.

C1 The report highlighted several shortcomings in the current system that need to be addressed.

C2 Her ability to recognize and address her own shortcomings is what sets her apart as a leader.

Examples of shortcoming in a Sentence

formal The report highlighted several shortcomings in the company's financial management practices.

informal One of his biggest shortcomings is his lack of punctuality.

slang Her biggest shortcoming is that she's always flaky and unreliable.

figurative His fear of failure was his biggest shortcoming, holding him back from taking risks.

Grammatical Forms of shortcoming

• past tense: shortcoming
• plural: shortcomings
• comparative: more shortcoming
• superlative: most shortcoming
• present tense: shortcoming
• future tense: will be shortcoming
• perfect tense: have shortcoming
• continuous tense: is shortcoming
• singular: shortcoming
• positive degree: shortcoming
• infinitive: to shortcoming
• gerund: shortcoming
• participle: shortcoming

Origin and Evolution of shortcoming

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'shortcoming' originated from Middle English, where 'short' meant lacking and 'coming' meant arrival or happening.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'shortcoming' has evolved to refer to a deficiency or fault in a person or thing, highlighting areas where something falls short of expectations or standards.