flaw

• Substantiv, das einen Fehler, Mangel oder eine Schwäche in etwas bezeichnet, etwa in einem Objekt, einem Plan oder im Charakter einer Person.

A noun referring to a defect, imperfection, or weakness in something, such as an object, plan, or character.

1. Imperfection or defectB1formal

   A mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object.

   Makel

   • The diamond had a small flaw that reduced its value.
   • There is a flaw in the design of the bridge.
   • The inspector found a flaw in the metal surface.

   Synonymeblemishchipcrackdefectfaultfissureimperfectionmarkscratchstain

   Antonymeassetperfectionstrengthvirtue

2. Weakness in characterB2formal

   A fault or weakness in a person's character.

   Schwäche im Charakter

   • His pride is his greatest flaw.
   • She admitted her flaw of being too impatient.
   • The hero's tragic flaw led to his downfall.

   Synonymeblemishdefectfailingfaultfoiblefrailtyimperfectionshortcomingviceweakness

   Antonymeassetexcellencestrengthvirtue

3. Error in logic or reasoningB2formal

   A mistake or weakness in an argument, theory, or plan.

   Fehler in der Logik oder Argumentation

   • There is a fundamental flaw in your argument.
   • The plan has a serious flaw that makes it unworkable.
   • The scientist identified a flaw in the experimental design.

   Synonymedefecterrorfallacyfaultgapinconsistencymistakeweakness

• Deutsches Verb, das bezeichnet, etwas fehlerhaft, mangelhaft oder beschädigt zu machen oder einen Fehler bzw. Mangel zu verursachen.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a mistake or error, or to describe something that is imperfect or defective.

1. To damage or weakenB2formal

   To cause a defect or imperfection in something, making it less effective or valuable.

   Beschädigen

   • The constant criticism flawed his confidence.
   • A small crack flawed the integrity of the vase.
   • The design was flawed by a miscalculation in the measurements.

   Synonymeblemishdamagedefectimpairmarspoiltarnishundermineweaken

   Antonymefiximproveperfectrepairstrengthen