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.