недостатки

This is the 1488th most frequent Russian word.

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недостатки

Flaws, shortcomings, or disadvantages.


Here, 'недостатки' is used to mean 'shortcomings' or 'flaws' that people may possess.

У всех людей есть свои недостатки.

Everyone has their own shortcomings.


In this example, 'недостатки' refers to specific 'disadvantages' or 'cons' of an object, in this case, a car model.

Эта модель автомобиля имеет определённые недостатки, такие как высокая стоимость и низкая экономичность.

This car model has certain disadvantages, such as high cost and low efficiency.


Here, 'недостатки' describes 'drawbacks' or 'weaknesses' in the context of a plan or idea.

Недостатки его плана стали очевидны после первой недели реализации.

The drawbacks of his plan became evident after the first week of implementation.