flaw
word
/ˈfɫɔ/
flaw
/flˈɔː/
flaw
Definition
A flaw is a small problem, fault, or weakness that makes something less perfect. It can refer to physical objects, people's character, or plans.
Usage & Nuances
'Flaw' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal situations. Common phrases include 'character flaw,' 'fatal flaw,' and 'minor flaw.' Don't confuse with 'flow' (movement) or 'floor' (ground).
Spanish: defecto - fallaPortuguese (BR): defeito - falhaPortuguese (PT): defeito - falhaChinese (Simplified): 缺陷 - 瑕疵Chinese (Traditional): 缺陷 - 瑕疵Hindi: ख़ामी - दोषArabic: عيب - خللBengali: ত্রুটি - দোষ - খুঁতRussian: изъян - недостаток - дефектJapanese: 欠点 - 欠陥Vietnamese: khuyết điểm - điểm yếu - lỗiKorean: 결점 - 흠Turkish: kusur - hata - eksiklikUrdu: عیب - نقص - خامیIndonesian: cacat - kekurangan - kelemahan
Example Sentences
There is a small flaw in this glass.
basic
Everyone has at least one flaw.
basic
The plan has a serious flaw.
basic
She's great, but impatience is her biggest flaw.
natural
A tiny flaw ruined the whole performance.
natural
No one noticed the flaw until the end of the meeting.
natural