imperfection
noun
im·per·fec·tion
ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən 
Examples of imperfection in a Sentence
He detected several imperfections in the surface of the jewel.
She tried to hide the imperfection in the cloth.
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Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 2 July 2025
My hypercritical brain took this imperfection and ran with it.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
Miguel was on his tippy-toes, telescoping his neck (shortness being his single physical imperfection), clearly searching the room.
—Helen Schulman, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
Advertisement Brokeback ultimately transcends its representational imperfections with pure heart.
—Rich Juzwiak, Time, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for imperfection
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imperfection. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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imperfection
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im·per·fec·tion
ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən
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