<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a failure, defect, or deficiency in conduct, condition, thought, ability, etc.: a social shortcoming; a shortcoming of his philosophy.</li><li>Synonyms: weakness, failing, flaw, fault.</li></ul><p><strong>Antonyms</strong></p><ul><li>perfection, merit, strength, virtue.</li></ul>