shortcoming meaning

UK US /ˈʃɔrtkʌmɪŋ/ 3 syllables

shortcoming (noun): a failing or deficiency.

Definition of shortcoming

  1. a failing or deficiency
    • that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information

    Synonyms: defect

    Type of: disadvantage

How to pronounce shortcoming

shortcoming is pronounced /ˈʃɔrtkʌmɪŋ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 19 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SH · words ending in NG · 11-letter words

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