Shortcoming (noun)

1. A deficiency or failing in a particular respect.
2. An imperfection or limitation in something.

Origin:

The word "shortcoming" comes from the phrase "fall short of" which means to fail to reach a certain level or standard.

Examples:

1. The main shortcoming of the plan is that it does not take into account the potential costs.
2. His shortcoming as a leader was his lack of communication skills.
3. The product's shortcoming is its short battery life.
4. The company"s shortcoming is that it doesn"t have a good reputation.
5. The shortcoming of the system is that it doesn't support all the languages.