Shortcoming (shortcoming)

noun
/ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/
lacune; défaut; carence (lacune; défaut; carence)

Signification

a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Traduction de la signification
un défaut ou une incapacité à atteindre un certain standard; une carence
un défaut ou une incapacité à atteindre un certain standard; une carence

Phrases d'exemple

Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.

Malgré ses nombreux talents, il a quelques lacunes.
Malgré ses nombreux talents, il a quelques lacunes.

Synonymes

flaw, defect, weakness, fault

Antonymes

strength, virtue, advantage, merit

Collocations

personal shortcoming, major shortcoming, serious shortcoming, obvious shortcoming

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