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flawsdefects, imperfections, or weaknesses in something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: defects, imperfections, or weaknesses in something

Pronunciation (IPA): /flɔːz/

Example Sentences

  • The app has several flaws that make users frustrated.
  • Nobody's perfect - we all have our flaws, like my inability to fold fitted sheets.
  • The quality inspector found multiple flaws in the product.

flaws

NOUN

[/flɔːz/]

defects, imperfections, or weaknesses in something

a potter holds up a freshly made ceramic bowl, turning it slowly in their hands with a concerned expression. Their finger points to a visible crack running down one side of the bowl. The potter's face shows disappointment as they notice additional small chips along the rim. A fellow student nearby also examines their own pottery piece, finding similar imperfections and dents. Both artists frown as they compare their work to the perfect examples displayed on the shelf.  defects, imperfections, and weaknesses being discovered in their crafted objects
💡 Concept

a potter holds up a freshly made ceramic bowl, turning it slowly in their hands with a concerned expression. Their finger points to a visible crack running down one side of the bowl. The potter's face shows disappointment as they notice additional small chips along the rim. A fellow student nearby also examines their own pottery piece, finding similar imperfections and dents. Both artists frown as they compare their work to the perfect examples displayed on the shelf. defects, imperfections, and weaknesses being discovered in their crafted objects

She finds the flaws, upholds the laws, and earns thunderous applause!
🎵 Rhyme

She finds the flaws, upholds the laws, and earns thunderous applause!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/flɔːz/
🇬🇧 UK/flɔːz/

🌳Etymology

Rootflaw
Suffix--s

🎵Rhyme

lawscausepauseapplause
laws
cause
pause
applause

🔗Collocations

character flaws
fatal flaw
design flaws
serious flaws
point out flaws
minor flaws
spot flaws

📝Examples

The app has several flaws that make users frustrated.

😄 Fun example

Nobody's perfect - we all have our flaws, like my inability to fold fitted sheets.

The quality inspector found multiple flaws in the product.

😄 Fun example

His biggest flaw is that he thinks pineapple belongs on pizza.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

defectsimperfectionsweaknessesfaultsshortcomings

Antonyms

perfectionsstrengthsvirtues

Related

errorsmistakesproblemsissuesbugs

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