Shortcoming

usgb/ˈʃɔːrtkʌmɪŋ/
noun

A fault or a failure to reach a particular standard.

Despite his many achievements, he never ignored his shortcomings.
Visual representation of "shortcoming" - A fault or a failure to reach a particular standard.

Often appears as...

  • recognize a shortcoming
  • overcome a shortcoming
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Self-Improvement

Use 'shortcoming' when discussing areas of personal or professional growth.

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He identified punctuality as a shortcoming and worked to improve it.
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Constructive Criticism

'Shortcoming' often appears in feedback aiming to help someone improve.

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Her manager pointed out her organizational shortcomings during the evaluation.
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Humility

Mentioning one's own shortcomings shows humility and self-awareness.

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In his speech, he humbly admitted his shortcomings as a leader.
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