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imperfections

NOUN

flaw

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blemish defect deficiency failing fallibility foible frailty glitch inadequacy infirmity shortcoming weak point weakness

STRONG

bug catch deformity demerit disfigurement fault gremlin incompleteness insufficiency peccadillo problem sin stain taint

Antonyms

STRONGEST

adequacy advantage enough perfection plenty strength strong point sufficiency

STRONG

cleanliness

WEAK

excellence flawlessness purity

Example Sentences

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At lower temperatures, tiny imperfections within the material had the greatest influence on the quantum effect.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

"It doesn't matter what you post, someone always has something negative or not nice to say," said Cat, who wants to show her own "imperfections" to give other mums something to relate to.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Brody couldn’t ask for a better scene partner than Thompson, an accomplished theater actor who gives haunting texture to a character unique in both her imperfections and seductive appeal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Given the rapid pace and plot twists, people watching these small-screen productions tend to be less sensitive to visual imperfections.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

There is no way for evolution to rip out the ancient interior of the brain because of its imperfections and replace it with something of more modern manufacture.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan