defect
/ˈdiːfɛkt/ noun C1- A fault or malfunction. · a defect in the ear or eye; a defect in timber or iron; a defect of memory or judgment
- The quantity or amount by which anything falls short.
- A part by which a figure or quantity is wanting or deficient.
Plural defects
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Then Marilla suddenly became aware of an uncomfortable and rebuking consciousness that she felt more humiliation over this than sorrow over the discovery of such a serious defect in Anne’s disposition.
They always continue to grow sufficiently unlike afterwards to have their share of vexation; and it is better to know as little as possible of the defects of the person with whom you are to pass your life.”
“The indirect boast; for you are really proud of your defects in writing, because you consider them as proceeding from a rapidity of thought and carelessness of execution, which, if not estimable, you think at least highly interesting.
Darcy has no defect.
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