Answer: shortcoming

AnswerCrossword Clue
SHORTCOMINGFault.
SHORTCOMINGDeficiency
SHORTCOMINGFlaw
SHORTCOMINGCharacter flaw, say
shortcomingA fault or failure to meet a certain standard, typically in a person's character, a plan, or a system
shortcomingan imperfection or lack that detracts from the whole