imperfection
noun
im·per·fec·tion
ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən 
Examples of imperfection in a Sentence
He detected several imperfections in the surface of the jewel.
She tried to hide the imperfection in the cloth.
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But, over time, its uniformity began to chafe against a broader cultural desire for imperfection and uniqueness.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
The goal was to have finishes that would acquire an artisanal patina which doesn’t merely tolerate cracks and imperfections and instead are actually enhanced by them.
—Patricia Villalobos, Architectural Digest, 26 July 2025
Perceptions outside of Arsenal’s inner circle tend to point out weaknesses, problems and imperfections.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 25 July 2025
While clutter implies disorganization or neglect, the messy girl look is a deliberate embrace of imperfection that still feels cozy and intentional.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
The goal was to have finishes that would acquire an artisanal patina which doesn’t merely tolerate cracks and imperfections and instead are actually enhanced by them.
—Patricia Villalobos, Architectural Digest, 26 July 2025
Perceptions outside of Arsenal’s inner circle tend to point out weaknesses, problems and imperfections.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 25 July 2025
While clutter implies disorganization or neglect, the messy girl look is a deliberate embrace of imperfection that still feels cozy and intentional.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for imperfection
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imperfection. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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imperfection
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im·per·fec·tion
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