Defect and Shortcoming

Defect

Defect noun - A failing or deficiency.
Usage example: that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information

Shortcoming is a synonym for defect in fault topic. In some cases you can use "Shortcoming" instead a noun "Defect", when it comes to topics like thing, excess, limitation, disadvantage. popular alternative

Shortcoming

Shortcoming noun - A failing or deficiency.

Defect is a synonym for shortcoming in thing topic. You can use "Defect" instead a noun "Shortcoming", if it concerns topics such as excess, limitation, disadvantage, fault. popular alternative

How words are described

physical physical defect physical shortcoming
common common defect common shortcoming
single single defect single shortcoming
real real defect real shortcoming
Other adjectives: mental.
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