Character defects vs Shortcomings. Short answer.
A "Character Defect" is something I have too much of. For example:PAGGLES. Pride, Anger, Greed, Gluttony, Lust , Envy, Sloth.
A shortcoming is somehing that is in short supply. Patience, Tolerance, Acceptance, Generosity.
Yes technically I believe the two can be one and the same thing but looking at them in this way helped me to get a better understanding of my own behaviour.