Flaws: meaning, definitions and examples

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flaws

 

[ flษ”หz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in character

Defects or imperfections in a person's character or behavior that make them less perfect or admirable.

Synonyms

defects, imperfections, weaknesses

Examples of usage

  • He was a good man, but he had his flaws.
  • One of her biggest flaws is her inability to listen to others.
  • Recognizing our flaws is the first step towards self-improvement.
Context #2 | Noun

in system

Mistakes or weaknesses in a system or design that reduce its effectiveness or efficiency.

Synonyms

defects, vulnerabilities, weaknesses

Examples of usage

  • The flaws in the software caused it to crash unexpectedly.
  • The flaws in the security system allowed hackers to access sensitive information.

Translations

Translations of the word "flaws" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น falhas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคพเคฎเคฟเคฏเคพเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fehler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cacat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะดะพะปั–ะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wady

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฌ ็‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท failles

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ defectos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kusurlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฐ์ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนูŠูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nedostatky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nedostatky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผบ้™ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pomanjkljivosti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gallar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะผัˆั–ะปั–ะบั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ™แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qรผsurlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ defectos

Etymology

The word 'flaws' originated from Middle English 'flaw', which meant a flake or fragment. Over time, it evolved to refer to defects or imperfections. The concept of flaws has been explored in various fields, from psychology to engineering, highlighting the importance of recognizing and addressing weaknesses for improvement.

See also: flaw, flawed, flawless, flawlessly, flawlessness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,945, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.