Synonyms of the word

shortcoming

• n. deficiency.

defect

• n. A fault or malfunction.
• n. The quantity or amount by which anything falls short.
• n. (mathematics) A part by which a figure or quantity is wanting or deficient.
• v. (intransitive) To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military…
• v. (military) To desert one's army, to flee from combat.
• v. (military) To join the enemy army.
• v. (law) To flee one's country and seek asylum.

disadvantage

• n. A weakness or undesirable characteristic; a con.
• n. A setback or handicap.
• n. Loss; detriment; hindrance.
• v. (transitive) To place at a disadvantage.