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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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Meanwhile, shortfalls in England's public water supply could surpass five billion litres per day without stronger action, linked to hot, dry summers and a growing population.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Foundations like MacArthur are increasing grants to help mitigate funding shortfalls.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

But the sector’s outlook is favorable, thanks to volatile energy prices and the prospect of oil shortfalls in parts of the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The oil reserves countries and companies have in storage are helping fill shortfalls, but the squeezed supply chain could still wreak economic havoc.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

It said that Governor Thomas Corbett had proposed that the state’s institutions of higher learning should consider closing their budget shortfalls by drilling for natural gas on their campuses.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove