imperfection
noun
[ ɪmpəˈfɛkʃ(ə)n ]
• a fault, blemish, or undesirable feature.
• "the imperfections and injustices in our political system"
Similar:
defect,
fault,
flaw,
deformity,
discoloration,
disfigurement,
crack,
break,
scratch,
chip,
dent,
pit,
notch,
nick,
blemish,
stain,
spot,
mark,
streak,
failing,
deficiency,
weakness,
weak point,
weak spot,
shortcoming,
fallibility,
frailty,
infirmity,
foible,
inadequacy,
limitation,
Achilles heel,
chink in one's armour,
hang-up,
Origin:
late Middle English: via Old French from late Latin imperfectio(n- ), from imperfectus (see imperfect).
