Dearth and Shortcoming

Dearth noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.

Shortcoming and dearth are semantically related in failure topic. In some cases you can use "Shortcoming" instead a noun "Dearth", when it comes to topics like scarcity.

Shortcoming noun - A defect in character.

Dearth and shortcoming are semantically related in failure topic. Sometimes you can use "Dearth" instead a noun "Shortcoming", if it concerns topics such as scarcity.