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

This collection does not beautify quotidian messiness but shows us how love celebrates our imperfections. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

Every interaction becomes a hurdle for Arash, if only because the imperfections of life in modern Iran reinforce the sensation of being truly alive, in all its rankling complexity. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

At the salon, the impossibly flawless-looking manager (Azmeri Haque Badhon) finds granular fault with Zai’s body, from stretchmarks to pore imperfections, signing her up to a gruelling program of treatments. — Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026

The result is an utterly unique tile that celebrates its imperfections and is widely requested for modern bathrooms and kitchens. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026

Now, these people aren’t perfect themselves, but their imperfections aren’t as readily apparent as being fat. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2026

Turning the measured effect into a practical quantum-control tool will require researchers to understand and manage the remaining optical imperfections. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

The irregularity helps disguise the inevitable imperfections that come with exposure to weather and life in the country. — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026

The fluid, creamy formula offers medium, buildable coverage for imperfections that still leaves skin looking like skin. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026