tragic flaws

noun

plural of tragic flaw
as in hamartias

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  1. undoings
  2. ruins
  3. soft spots
Noun
  • Starring Oscar Isaac as the titular brilliant but egotistical scientist Victor, Frankenstein sees the doctor bring a creature (Elordi) to life with a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to both of their undoings.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The gothic sci-fi film — which is competing for the prestigious Golden Lion at the festival — is a retelling of Mary Shelley’s 1818 classic horror novel following a brilliant scientist who brings a monstrous creature to life, ultimately resulting in both of their undoings.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 30 Aug. 2025
Definition of undoings
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  • The journey combines outdoor adventure with the history and culture of the Inca civilization, weaving through cloud forest, high mountain passes and stone-cut ruins before ending at Machu Picchu.
    — Ashley Lynch July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • What happened Search teams have rescued eight people from the ruins of a shopping center after a powerful earthquake struck the southern Japanese island of Kyushu on Tuesday.
    — Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 29 July 2026
Definition of ruins
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  • There tend to be soft spots in the schedule, and early weekdays are always slow, anyhow.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • Bubbling paint or soft spots in drywall are signs that water has already made its way inside.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026
Definition of soft spots
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