hamartia

• Sustantivo que designa el defecto o error trágico del héroe, generalmente producto de una falta de juicio o debilidad de carácter, que lo conduce inevitablemente a su ruina; concepto originado en la tragedia griega.

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.

   Hamartia

   • 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.

   Sinónimosshortcomingtragic flaw

   Antónimosexcellencestrengthvirtue