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View usage for: (flɔː) Word forms: plural flaws1. countable nounA flaw in something such as a theory or argument is a mistake in it, which causes it to be less effective or valid. There were, however, a number of crucial flaws in his monetary theory. Almost all of these studies have serious flaws. Synonyms: error, mistake, fault, blunder More Synonyms of flaw 2. countable nounA flaw in someone's character is an undesirable quality that they have. The only flaw in his character seems to be a short temper. [+ in] Synonyms: weakness, failing, defect, weak spot More Synonyms of flaw 3. countable nounA flaw in something such as a pattern or material is a fault in it that should not be there. More Synonyms of flaw flaw in British English 1 (flɔː) noun1. an imperfection, defect, or blemish 2. a crack, breach, or rift 3. law an invalidating fault or defect in a document or proceeding verb4. to make or become blemished, defective, or imperfect Derived forms flawless (ˈflawless) adjective flawlessly (ˈflawlessly) adverb flawlessness (ˈflawlessness) noun Word origin C14: probably from Old Norse flaga stone slab; related to Swedish flaga chip, flake, flaw flaw in British English 2 (flɔː) noun1. a. a sudden short gust of wind; squall b. a spell of bad, esp windy, weather 2. obsolete an outburst of strong feeling Derived forms flawy (ˈflawy) adjective Word origin C16: of Scandinavian origin; related to Norwegian flaga squall, gust, Middle Dutch vlāgheflaw in American English 1 (flɔ) noun1. a break, scratch, crack, etc. that spoils something; blemish a flaw in a diamond 2. a defect; fault; error a flaw in a legal document, in one's reasoning, etc. verb transitive, verb intransitive3. to make or become faulty SIMILAR WORDS: ˈdeˌfect Derived forms flawless (ˈflawless) adjective flawlessly (ˈflawlessly) adverb flawlessness (ˈflawlessness) noun Word origin ME, a flake, scale, splinter, prob. < or akin to ON flaga, thin layer: for IE base see flake 1flaw in American English 2 (flɔ) noun a sudden, brief gust of wind, often with rain or snow; squall Word origin < or akin to ON flaga, sudden onset < IE base * plāk-, *plāg-, to strike, beat > flicker 1, L plangere, to beat (the breast) character flaw expose flaws fatal flaw highlight flaws inherent flaw obvious flaw serious flaw Examples of 'flaw' in a sentenceflaw There is a flaw in this argument.Can you see the flaw in this argument?I think there might be a flaw in that argument somewhere.It's a deep character flaw.There were more serious flaws.Potentially fatal security flaws in ten models of pacemaker widely used in the UK have been found by researchers.It may, ironically, be the biggest flaw in his argument.The most serious flaws in the theory can be identified basically as follows.White hats test security systems to expose flaws.One of the crucial flaws in this scheme was that it was only implemented in part.Yet there is one basic flaw in the argument.But the committee identifies a number of serious flaws in the new process.Yet the cultural property movement is complex and deeply flawed.This was the fatal flaw in the new system.The glib expectation that all his siblings will exude similar star quality is inevitably flawed.The flaw in that theory lies with thinking of any potential buyer for the business.What are the flaws he exposes in both men and women?There is a flaw in this argument.And what are the most common symptoms of serious flaws in organization?This was just another flaw in a deeply unsatisfactory experiment.The fatal flaw is that their very success means nobody looks different.Hundreds of offshore wind turbines could be suffering from a design flaw that makes them sink into the sea.He is too committed to his reform package to be able to make changes as flaws become apparent during implementation.The flaw is the characters don't seem to belong together.There's another crucial flaw when it comes to chemistry between the two leads.Instead, his technical flaws against quality slow bowling were reinforced.Neither character is without flaws, and none of the answers are simple.The trouble is, the theory is flawed.All fun: but what the play really needs to cover its flaws is to become a daft musical.You can say that this makes the sport flawed: but subjective judgment is a part of all sport.The mechanism may be full of flaws and faults but these reflect poorly on those that staff the system, not the system itself.Perhaps I did not accept flaws and faults in others. British English: flaw / flɔː/ NOUN A flaw in something such as a theory is a mistake in it. There were a number of flaws in his theory. - American English: flaw
- Arabic: عَيْب
- Brazilian Portuguese: falha
- Chinese: 缺点
- Croatian: nedostatak
- Czech: chyba
- Danish: fejl
- Dutch: gebrek onvolkomenheid
- European Spanish: error
- Finnish: vika
- French: faille
- German: Mangel
- Greek: ψεγάδι
- Italian: pecca
- Japanese: きず 損傷
- Korean: 결점
- Norwegian: lyte
- Polish: skaza
- European Portuguese: falha
- Romanian: eroare
- Russian: изъян
- Latin American Spanish: defecto
- Swedish: felaktighet
- Thai: ข้อบกพร่อง
- Turkish: kusur
- Ukrainian: вада
- Vietnamese: khiếm khuyết
All related terms of 'flaw'Chinese translation of 'flaw' n (c) - (in argument, theory)
缺陷 (quēxiàn) (个(個), gè) - (in character)
缺点(點) (quēdiǎn) (个(個), gè) - (in cloth, pattern)
瑕疵 (xiácī)
flee (fliː) Word forms:ptpp fled (flɛd) vt - [danger, famine, country]
逃离(離) (táolí)
vi - [refugees, escapees]
逃走 (táozǒu)
Definition a mistake in something that makes it invalid Almost all these studies have serious flaws. Synonyms solecism barry or Barry Crocker (Australian, slang) Definition an imperfection or blemish The only flaw in his character is a short temper. Synonyms weak spot scar speck chink in your armour Definition an imperfection or blemish a flaw in the rock wide enough for a foot Additional synonymsDefinition a defect the blemish on his face Synonyms mark, line, spot, scratch, bruise, scar, blur, defect, flaw, blot, smudge, imperfection, speck, blotch, disfigurement, pock, smirch Definition a stupid or clumsy mistake I think we have made a tactical blunder. Synonyms mistake, slip, fault, error, boob (British, slang), oversight, gaffe, slip-up (informal), indiscretion, impropriety, howler (informal), bloomer (British, informal), clanger (informal), faux pas, boo-boo (informal), gaucherie, barry or Barry Crocker (Australian, slang) Definition a crack, break, or gap A large battering ram hammered a breach in the wall. Synonyms opening, crack, break, hole, split, gap, rent, rift, rupture, aperture, chasm, cleft, fissure |