flaws

NOUN

imperfection

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blemish bug defect failing fault foible glitch pitfall weakness

STRONG

catch disfigurement gremlin speck spot stain typo vice wart

WEAK

catch-22 slipup weak spot

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage blessing perfection strength strong point

WEAK

fine point

Example Sentences

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The selloff reflected market anxiety over an increase in shares rather than perceived flaws in the business itself.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Mr. Dano’s woefully limp performance is merely the most obvious of the film’s flaws.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

These are unfortunate examples of how AI can lead to mistreatment of people because of technical flaws as well as misplaced human faith in the technology’s supposed objectivity.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Rodgers' solicitor Ciaran O'Hare said: "The court has recognised there were a number of significant procedural flaws in the conduct of the Crown Court trial which undermined the fairness and safety of our client's conviction."

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The girls among us followed Miranda’s lead and began to tally flaws.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez