: a weakness in someone's character : a personal fault or failing. : a bad feature : a flaw or defect in something.

What is a shortcoming example?

The definition of a shortcoming is a failing or something that is considered to be a flaw. An example of a shortcoming is when you are a messy and disorganized person.

What are its shortcoming?

Someone's or something's shortcomings are the faults or weaknesses which they have. His book has its shortcomings.