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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

The diminished water supply, coupled with a growing population, has led to years of shortfalls.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Market consensus expects long-term debt increases by May 2027 due to budget shortfalls, with some anticipating hikes as early as November.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Mejia said he has tried to right the budget by warning about potential shortfalls as well as large increases for liability payouts.

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