tragic flaw

tragic flaw

n. A flaw in the character of the protagonist of a tragedy that brings the protagonist to ruin or sorrow.

tragic flaw

n (Theatre) a failing of character in the hero of a tragedy that brings about his downfall

trag′ic flaw′

n. a character defect that causes the downfall of the protagonist of a tragedy. [1950–55]

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tragic flaw - the character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to his downfallhamartiaflaw - defect or weakness in a person's character; "he had his flaws, but he was great nonetheless"