tragic flaw
Example Sentences
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History reflects humankind’s most tragic flaw: Humans are incapable of protecting themselves from themselves.
From Washington Post • Mar. 23, 2023
Beany struggles with a tragic flaw, a quick temper and a terrible pride, which makes it difficult for her to apologize for the things she does when angry.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2020
This shortsightedness might seem like Hamid’s own tragic flaw were it not writ large elsewhere throughout history.
From New York Times • Apr. 14, 2020
In this telling, Coriolanus’ overestimation of her own savvy is a tragic flaw.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2017
He couldn’t easily promulgate it, though, because he had a tragic flaw: a severe speech impediment, perhaps a stutter.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
