Flaw

Pronunciation: /ˈflɔː/

Flaw (noun)

  1. A small mistake or problem that makes something less perfect.
  2. A weakness in someone's character that affects their behavior.
  3. A defect or weakness in a material or object.

Examples

  • The plan had a flaw that needed fixing.
  • She found a flaw in the argument.

Common collocations: minor flaw, detect a flaw, correct a flaw, fatal flaw, overcome a flaw

Synonyms of Flaw

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Flaw

  • — When discussing the absence of flaws.