hamartia

• Substantiv, das den verhängnisvollen Fehler oder Irrtum eines tragischen Helden bezeichnet, der letztlich zu seinem Untergang führt; Konzept aus der griechischen Tragödie.

A noun referring to a fatal flaw or error in judgment of a tragic hero that ultimately leads to their downfall, a concept originating from Greek tragedy.

1. Tragic flawC2formal

   A fatal character flaw or error in judgment that leads to the downfall of a tragic hero.

   Tragischer Fehler

   • In Greek tragedy, the hero's hamartia often leads to his inevitable ruin.
   • Oedipus's hamartia was his hubris and determination to uncover the truth.
   • The protagonist's hamartia was his excessive pride, which caused his tragic end.

   Synonymeshortcomingtragic flaw

   Antonymeexcellencestrengthvirtue