tragic flaws

Definition of tragic flawsnext
plural of tragic flaw

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tragic flaws
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
Noun
  • Homes and infrastructure lie in ruins.
    Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The ruins of one of what was once the northernmost bishopric sat nearby.
    Tim Neville, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Buffalo offensive coordinator Joe Brady, now, is poised to once again exploit the Broncos’ soft spots.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Greene has shown a knack for finding soft spots in the offensive zone and setting himself up for Grade-A scoring chances.
    Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Tragic flaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tragic%20flaws. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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