flaw

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The biggest flaw in the Hegelian viewpoint about supposedly great men is that his entire hypothesis about an unfolding historical process is flat wrong.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Not because of anything dramatic, not because of some special flaw within you, but because you are guilty of the most common tic in how humans navigate existence—turning others into objects.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026

The flaw in this plan became clear the moment I turned on the TV.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Marshall put his finger on the flaw that exists among our business and government leaders.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Ptolemy recognized this flaw, but nevertheless his model was generally, although not universally, accepted.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking