shortcoming
/ˈʃoɹtˌkʌmɪŋ/ noun C1- A deficiency or falling short; failure to attain a goal or ideal.
Plural shortcomings
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“You’re not eating anything,” said Marilla sharply, eying her as if it were a serious shortcoming.
Ever since I came to Green Gables I’ve been making mistakes, and each mistake has helped to cure me of some great shortcoming.
“Let me see—what are my other shortcomings.
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