shortfalls

NOUN

deficit; imperfection

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deficiency flaw lack loss shortage shortcoming

STRONG

arrears default defectiveness inadequacy incompleteness insufficiency

WEAK

in the hole in the red insufficience red ink underage

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abundance enough perfection plenty success sufficiency

Example Sentences

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"That is part of the reason why we have struggled to get an agreement on a budget, because other departments are also facing massive shortfalls."

From BBC • May 21, 2026

To make up for shortfalls, states pull water from the reservoirs, which serve as storage banks for the system.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The company slashes its full-year adjusted earnings outlook to $1.45-$1.79 a share, citing Middle East disruptions and booking shortfalls.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Like many large law enforcement agencies, the sheriff’s department is facing staffing shortfalls and difficulty in recruiting new hires.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The unemployment caused home foreclosures, leading to shortfalls in property tax receipts, and therefore holes in the school budget.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove