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shortcoming

Divide shortcoming into syllables:

short · com · ing

How to pronounce shortcoming:

Synonyms for shortcoming:

defectdeficiencyfaultsinsinfulnessfrailtyflawdisadvantageweaknessvice
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Antonyms for shortcoming:

specialityexcellenceplentysuccesscapacitybonusproficiencypowerimpairmentvirtue
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