shortcoming
|short-com-ing|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈʃɔrtˌkʌmɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈʃɔːtˌkʌmɪŋ/
deficiency or fault
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shortcoming' originates from the combination of 'short' and 'coming', where 'short' meant 'lacking' and 'coming' referred to 'approaching or arriving'.
Historical Evolution
'shortcoming' evolved from the Middle English word 'shortcomynge', which combined 'short' and 'coming'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a failure to arrive or appear', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a fault or deficiency'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard, typically in a person's character, a plan, or a system.
Despite his many talents, his shortcoming was his inability to work well with others.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35