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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flaws

There are many prejudices exhibited in the story—some Hemingway’s own and some intended to reveal the characters’ hypocrisies and flaws.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

After a string of negative audits and a scathing court-ordered review, it’s no secret that the Los Angeles homeless services system has flaws.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

But economists at Nomura led by Aichi Amemiya say the methodology has flaws.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

At TiqToq, a Welsh software engineering firm that helps companies to search for security flaws in its systems, the company said AI was initially viewed as a cost-saving opportunity.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

“There are a few flaws with that story. Like no broken windows.”

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer