Synonyms & related words for shortcomings

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Words related to shortcomings

Explore words related to shortcomings — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include inadequacies, defect, flaws, failings, deficiencies, flawing, drawbacks, faults. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does shortcomings come from?

The word shortcomings breaks down into 2 roots of Old English origin: short-, from Old English sceort (“short”); and -com, from Old English cuman (“come”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.