1 . a small physical problem, such as a crack, that makes something less valuable : defect

• There was a flaw in the vase.
• He inspected the fabric for flaws.

2 . a small fault or weakness

• Several critics pointed out the flaws in the book’s plot.
• Vanity was the one flaw in his character.
• There are a few flaws in your argument.

— flawless /ˈflɔlɪs/   adjective

• an attractive woman with flawless skin
• a flawless performance

— flawlessly adverb

• She performed flawlessly.