shortcoming
noun
[ ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋ ]
• a fault or failure to meet a certain standard, typically in a person's character, a plan, or a system.
• "he is so forthright about his shortcomings, it's hard to chastise him"
Similar:
defect,
fault,
flaw,
imperfection,
deficiency,
limitation,
blemish,
failing,
drawback,
weakness,
weak point,
foible,
fallibility,
frailty,
vice,
infirmity,