shortcoming

As nouns the difference between shortcoming and demerit

is that shortcoming is deficiency while demerit is (senseid) a quality of being inadequate; a fault; a disadvantage.

As a verb demerit is

(archaic) to deserve.

As a noun shortcoming

is deficiency.

As an adjective undefined is

lacking a definition or value.

As nouns the difference between pitfall and shortcoming

is that pitfall is a potential problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious while shortcoming is deficiency.

As nouns the difference between blemish and shortcoming

is that blemish is a small flaw which spoils the appearance of something, a stain, a spot while shortcoming is deficiency.

As a verb blemish

is to spoil the appearance of.

As nouns the difference between shortcoming and inadequacy

is that shortcoming is deficiency while inadequacy is the state of being inadequate.

As nouns the difference between handicap and shortcoming

is that handicap is something that prevents, hampers, or hinders while shortcoming is deficiency.

As a verb handicap

is to encumber with a handicap in any contest.

As nouns the difference between shortcoming and setback

is that shortcoming is deficiency while setback is an obstacle, delay, or disadvantage.

As nouns the difference between shortcoming and problem

is that shortcoming is deficiency while problem is a difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

As an adjective problem is

difficult to train or guide; unruly.

As nouns the difference between advantage and shortcoming

is that advantage is any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end while shortcoming is deficiency.

As a verb advantage

is to provide (someone) with an advantage, to give an edge to.

As a noun shortcoming

is deficiency.

As an adjective weak is

lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.