Shortcomings Synonyms and Antonyms

An imperfection of character
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. weaknesses
  2. infirmities
  3. frailties
  4. foibles
  5. faults
  6. failings
Weak point
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. faults
  2. weaknesses
  3. imperfections
  4. lapses
  5. flaws
  6. defects
  7. remissions
  8. inadequacies
  9. foibles
  10. deficiencies
  11. blemishes
  12. failures
  13. derelictions
  14. bugs
Antonyms:
  1. successes
  2. advantages
  3. strengths

Words Related to Shortcomings

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Shortcomings Sentence Examples

  • He rebuked both parties in the state for their shortcomings, but he did not break with either.

  • Yet, he stood before her, conceding his shortcomings frankly.

  • Everyone had their issues and her shortcomings were far outweighed by all the good qualities.

  • Fortunately for herself, and for Russia, Elizabeth Petrovna, with all her shortcomings, had inherited some of her father's genius for government.

  • As forerunners of the Pietists in the strict sense, not a few earnest and powerful voices had been heard bewailing the shortcomings of the Church and advocating a revival of practical and devout Christianity.

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