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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

shortcoming

/ˈʃɔːt.kʌmɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does shortcoming mean?

noun

A quality or feature that is lacking or inadequate; a deficiency or weakness.

Example

"The company's lack of diversity was seen as a major shortcoming in their hiring practices."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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