imperfection

• Zustand oder Beispiel mangelnder Vollkommenheit; ein Fehler, Mangel oder Defekt.

A noun referring to the state or an instance of being imperfect, such as a flaw, defect, or shortcoming.

1. State of being imperfectB2formal

   The condition or quality of having flaws, defects, or shortcomings.

   Unvollkommenheit

   • The artist embraced the imperfection of the handmade pottery.
   • No one is without imperfection; it is part of being human.
   • The imperfection in the diamond reduced its value significantly.

   Synonymedefectivenessdeficiencyfaultinessimperfectnessincompleteness

   Antonymeexcellenceflawlessnessidealityperfection

2. A specific flaw or defectB2formal

   A particular mark, fault, or blemish that makes something less than perfect.

   Makel

   • There was a small imperfection on the surface of the table.
   • The inspector noted an imperfection in the metal casting.
   • She tried to hide the imperfection in her skin with makeup.

   Synonymeblemishdefectdeficiencyfailingfaultflawfoibleshortcomingweakness

   Antonymeidealperfection