What does FLAWS mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Definitions:

Noun: a mistake, fault, or weakness in something or someone.

Verb: to make a mistake, fault, or weakness in something or someone.

Pronunciations:

US: /flɔz/

UK: /flɔːz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "flaws" originated from the Middle English word "flawe" which means a sudden gust of wind. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved and it came to mean a mistake, fault, or weakness in something or someone. The word is commonly used in everyday language to describe imperfections or shortcomings in various contexts such as in products, systems, or individuals.

Synonyms:

Defects, blemishes, imperfections, shortcomings, weaknesses.

Related Words:

Blaze, glaze, craze, gaze, maze.

Example Sentences:

Noun:

• The dress had a few flaws in the stitching.
• The report pointed out several flaws in the companys security system.
• His argument had a major flaw which made it difficult to accept.

Verb:

• The designer had to go back and fix the flaws in the prototype.
• The inspector found that the building had been flawed during construction.
• Her logic was flawed and therefore her conclusion was incorrect.