어떤 사람의 성격, 계획 또는 시스템 등에서 완벽하거나 완전히 효과적이지 못하게 만드는 결함, 단점 또는 불완전한 점.
A fault, defect, or imperfection, especially in a person's character, a plan, or a system, that prevents it from being perfect or fully effective.
예문:
"The reviewer pointed out several major shortcomings in the new software's security features."
"Despite his many talents, procrastination remains his biggest professional shortcoming."
"We must acknowledge the shortcomings of the current educational system if we hope to improve it."