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short·com·ing

shortcoming

part of speech:	noun
definition:	a fault or weakness in character, behavior, or ability. Not being brave was his shortcoming. synonyms: fault, flaw, weakness similar words: vice
related words:	drawback, flaw, lack, weakness

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