B2nountechnologypsychology
US/flɑː/
UK/flɔː/
a mistake or weakness that makes something or someone less good
In context
Engineers found a serious flaw in the design of the bridge.
His biggest flaw is that he never listens to other people.
The shop gave me a discount because of a small flaw in the bag.
Words that go with flaw
adjective + noun
- serious flawThe study has a serious flaw in its method.
- fatal flawPride was the hero's fatal flaw.
- minor flawApart from a few minor flaws, the phone is excellent.
noun + preposition
- flaw inHackers found a flaw in the banking app.
noun + noun
- security flawThe company fixed the security flaw within hours.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
There is a flaw of the system.Correct: There is a flaw in the system.