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

The data must then be calibrated against a vast number of reference images to filter out noise and imperfections. — IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026

Wear it alone or over makeup as the mineral powder blurs imperfections and soothes the skin with a skin-loving formula. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Building similar performance onto photonic chips, which guide light through microscopic structures, has proved particularly challenging at blue wavelengths because even tiny manufacturing imperfections can scatter light and degrade performance. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026

Give your visuals recognizable imperfections, unexpected references and a strong narrative. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 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

Thousands of five-star ratings and reviews from people with rosacea and sensitive skin also share similar sentiments as me, with many attesting that this lightweight cream covers imperfections in minutes and even makes skin look better over time. — Sarah Felbin, InStyle, 21 Oct. 2026