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imperfection

[im-per-fek-shuhn] / ˌɪm pərˈfɛk ʃən /
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 such a moment, it’s good to reflect on the power of human creativity and the beauty of imperfection, and how the music we connect to helps bind us together.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

"When they were out of style they were seen as an imperfection, now they're associated with the summer and an active lifestyle - they've become desirable," Jemma says.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2025

Part of what made “Fatal Attraction” great was its imperfection.

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2025

But what those awaiting this rule should understand is that this is not about punishing imperfection.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2025

But there was one imperfection in Galileo’s work.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin