недолік v angličtině:

It is difficult to overcome this shortcoming without drastically changing the whole system.

You've got to realize your own shortcomings.

This would be a serious shortcoming if it were true to this extent.

Choosing to talk about someone's strengths, as opposed to their shortcomings, will make you more trustworthy and likable to the people you are conversing with.

Aunt Alexandra never missed a chance to point out the shortcomings of others.

I have my shortcomings, I'm well aware of that, but being rude is not one of them.

Whatever his shortcomings as a husband, he was a good father to his children.

the shortcomings in your plan are apparent and critical

Whatever his shortcomings as a husband, he was a good father to his children; Like any political system, it has its shortcomings; This ‘telephone’ has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication.