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shortcoming [ˈʃɔːtˌkʌmɪŋ] n
a failing, defect, or deficiency ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
shortcoming noun failing, fault, weakness, defect, flaw, drawback, imperfection, frailty, foible, weak point His book has its shortcomings. Translations shortcoming [ˈʃɔːrtkʌmɪŋ] n → défaut m shortcrust pastry [ˌʃɔːrtkrʌstˈpeɪstri] n (British) → pâte f brisée short cut short-cut, shortcut [ˈʃɔːrtkʌt] n (to get somewhere) → raccourci m I took a short cut → J'ai pris un raccourci. We took a short cut across the fields BUT Nous avons coupé à travers champs. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"You're not eating anything," said Marilla sharply, eying her as if it were a serious shortcoming. In that quarter of the town, however, scarcely any shortcoming in dress would have created surprise. His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling. |
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