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Synonyms for shortcomings
short·com·ings
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List of paraphrases for "shortcomings":
deficiencies, weaknesses, gaps, defects, inadequacies, flaws, failings, shortfalls, imperfections, failures, deficits, faults, loopholes, drawbacks, disadvantages, palaces, insufficiencies, shortages, impairments, malfunctions, inefficiencies, omissions, limitations, gap, dysfunctions, demerits, disabilities, handicaps
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#4114 | gap | |
#4305 | disabilities | |
#5128 | limitations | |
#7861 | defects | |
#8481 | failures | |
#9122 | omissions | |
#9352 | gaps | |
#10135 | weaknesses | |
#13457 | disadvantages | |
#13491 | faults | |
#13612 | deficiencies | |
#14226 | flaws | |
#17942 | deficits | |
#18466 | shortages | |
#20862 | shortcomings | |
#23005 | impairments | |
#25680 | palaces | |
#26770 | drawbacks | |
#32937 | imperfections | |
#40392 | shortfalls | |
#43448 | loopholes | |
#43967 | inefficiencies | |
#44721 | failings | |
#45142 | malfunctions | |
#45664 | handicaps | |
#54960 | inadequacies | |
#70976 | dysfunctions | |
#100484 | demerits | |
#241167 | insufficiencies |
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In the past year, significant shortcomings affected the independence of the judiciary as well as freedom of assembly and freedom of expression, in particular as regards increased pressure and intimidation of journalists.
Throughout his presidency, my grandfather made it clear that he alone could fix nothing; that he alone had no answers, he had the courage to plainly admit America’s shortcomings, to then lay out bold plans to address those problems and to ask his fellow Americans for help in solving them … he inspired a generation to enter public service and to ask what they could do for their country.
Given the many shortcomings of the JEDI procurement process, I fully support Secretary Esper's decision to review the program.
I think that the shortcomings of the selection process, coupled with (Mars One's) unwillingness to engage and collaborate with the scientific community, means that the time might have come for Mars One to acknowledge the implausibility of this particular venture.
The people knew what had made them human; it was not their shortcomings, but their hearts.
Translations for shortcomings
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- deficienciasSpanish
- deficiênciasPortuguese
- 缺點Chinese
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