Synonyms of imperfections

imperfections

noun

plural of imperfection

as in defects

something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing

the shirt was marked down because of a minor imperfection

Synonyms & Similar Words

• defects
• scars
• blotches
• faults
• flaws
• marks
• distortions
• blemishes
• irregularities
• deformities
• stains
• blights
• weaknesses
• excrescences
• abnormalities
• disfigurements
• pockmarks
• spots
• bugs
• injuries
• mars
• glitches
• malformations
• damages
• excrescencies
• kinks
• failings
• impairments
• blots
• misshapes
• blurs
• taints
• defacements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ornaments
• enhancements
• decorations
• embellishments
• adornments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of imperfections

Researchers examined material imperfections and electrical characteristics that can introduce parasitic effects. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026

Clarity, in the meantime, gauges whether or not the diamond has internal imperfections or external flaws, and carat weight grants insight on the actual metric weight of the diamond. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

They are dinged up and dingy, fortunate to constantly bask in a golden hue that covers up their imperfections. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

The lightweight powder blurs the appearance of pores, fine lines, and imperfections for a soft-focus finish that doesn’t look flat. — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2026

That becomes harder if small imperfections make otherwise useful products seem less valuable. — Aprajita Gautam, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026

The effort—along with the small imperfections that reveal a human hand—can become part of the appeal, potentially making a brand feel worth paying more for. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

Larger pieces of fabric and prototype samples without too many imperfections are sorted for reuse, as well as smaller pieces of leather. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

The drawings, the performances, the writing, the imperfections, the choices. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026