tragic flaw
Example Sentences
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But Mungo loves Mo-Maw unconditionally; it’s his nature, his tragic flaw.
From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2022
In this telling, Coriolanus’ overestimation of her own savvy is a tragic flaw.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2017
But if Mr. Staley were a character from classical literature, his fidelity would be his tragic flaw.
From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2017
These guys’ tragic flaw, if you want to put it in grand and mythical terms, was the need to be famous or be loved.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2016
The Duchess set about studying Annette and shortly found her adversary’s tragic flaw.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
