Flawedness

/ˈflɔːdnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of having flaws; the condition of being imperfect or defective.

Etymology

From 'flawed' (past participle of 'flaw' or adjective meaning 'having flaws') plus '-ness' (from Old English), which creates abstract nouns describing a state. The word 'flaw' likely comes from Old Norse 'flógr' meaning 'arrow' or 'crack'.

Kelly Says

Philosophers and psychologists actually use 'flawedness' seriously when discussing human nature—the idea that being flawed is a fundamental part of what makes us human!

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