Imperfection
noun
A flaw or fault in something or someone.
The imperfection in the diamond significantly reduced its value.
Often appears as...
- hide imperfections
- flaw or imperfection
noun
The state of being incomplete or unfinished.
The project was left in a state of imperfection, with several tasks remaining undone.
Often appears as...
- state of imperfection
- imperfection in the plan
noun
A flaw or fault in something or someone.
The imperfection in the diamond significantly reduced its value.
Often appears as...
- hide imperfections
- flaw or imperfection
noun
The state of being incomplete or unfinished.
The project was left in a state of imperfection, with several tasks remaining undone.
Often appears as...
- state of imperfection
- imperfection in the plan
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Subjective View
What's considered an imperfection can vary greatly between people; it's often a matter of personal opinion.
Some see the small dent as an imperfection, while others find it gives the car character.
Pro Tip 2/3Hidden Depth
An imperfection doesn't always diminish value; in some contexts, it adds uniqueness or authenticity.
The imperfection in the handmade vase made it one-of-a-kind.
Pro Tip 3/3Speak Positively
When speaking tactfully, especially about people, mention 'imperfections' gently or constructively.
She embraced her imperfections as quirky traits that made her special.
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Sean Carroll: Distant...
What you have to think about is we have a universe with a hundred billion galaxies, a hundred billion stars each. At early times, those hundred billion galaxies were squeezed into a region about this big -- literally -- at early times. And you have to imagine doing that squeezing without any imperfections,
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How to recognize a...
have no tolerance for the imperfections of actual human beings. With his novel, Swift established a blueprint for dystopia, imagining a world where certain trends in contemporary society are taken to extremes, exposing their underlying flaws.
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How batteries work -...
that drives the reaction to regenerate the metal, making more electrons available for oxidation the next time you need them. But even rechargeable batteries don't last forever. Over time, the repetition of this process causes imperfections
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How do glasses help us...
But many people develop refractive errors, either during childhood as their eyes are growing, or in later life as their eyes age. Imperfections in the cornea and lens cause refracted light to be focused in front of or behind the retina,
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Aspen Baker: A better...
It creates a culture and a society that values what make us special and unique. It values what makes us human, our flaws and our imperfections. And this way of thinking allows us to see our differences with respect, instead of fear.
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A roadmap to end aging PIPE...
The therapies will be improving faster than the remaining imperfections in the therapies are catching up with us. This is a very important point for me to get across. Because, you know, most people, when they hear
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Teach girls bravery, not...
Code breaks and then it falls apart, and it often takes many, many tries until that magical moment when what you're trying to build comes to life. It requires perseverance. It requires imperfection.
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The impact of Simón...
and his romantic life had a way of spilling out into the public realm it's not surprising that Latin Americans have learned to accept human imperfections in their leaders believe are taught them
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You are not alone in...
and I think we can treat that with excitement, because to me there's something important about sharing your imperfections and your insecurities and your vulnerabilities with other people.
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The Battle for the Soul...
all over the world these systems are pretty good but not perfect correct if we're not careful the machines trained by humans will inherit the same flaws biases and imperfections
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Sean Carroll: Distant...
What you have to think about is we have a universe with a hundred billion galaxies, a hundred billion stars each. At early times, those hundred billion galaxies were squeezed into a region about this big -- literally -- at early times. And you have to imagine doing that squeezing without any imperfections,
Video examples
How to recognize a...
have no tolerance for the imperfections of actual human beings. With his novel, Swift established a blueprint for dystopia, imagining a world where certain trends in contemporary society are taken to extremes, exposing their underlying flaws.
Video examples
How batteries work -...
that drives the reaction to regenerate the metal, making more electrons available for oxidation the next time you need them. But even rechargeable batteries don't last forever. Over time, the repetition of this process causes imperfections
Video examples
How do glasses help us...
But many people develop refractive errors, either during childhood as their eyes are growing, or in later life as their eyes age. Imperfections in the cornea and lens cause refracted light to be focused in front of or behind the retina,
Video examples
Aspen Baker: A better...
It creates a culture and a society that values what make us special and unique. It values what makes us human, our flaws and our imperfections. And this way of thinking allows us to see our differences with respect, instead of fear.
Video examples
A roadmap to end aging PIPE...
The therapies will be improving faster than the remaining imperfections in the therapies are catching up with us. This is a very important point for me to get across. Because, you know, most people, when they hear
Video examples
Teach girls bravery, not...
Code breaks and then it falls apart, and it often takes many, many tries until that magical moment when what you're trying to build comes to life. It requires perseverance. It requires imperfection.
Video examples
The impact of Simón...
and his romantic life had a way of spilling out into the public realm it's not surprising that Latin Americans have learned to accept human imperfections in their leaders believe are taught them
Video examples
You are not alone in...
and I think we can treat that with excitement, because to me there's something important about sharing your imperfections and your insecurities and your vulnerabilities with other people.
Video examples
The Battle for the Soul...
all over the world these systems are pretty good but not perfect correct if we're not careful the machines trained by humans will inherit the same flaws biases and imperfections
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Henry B. Eyring
American Leader
We live in a world where finding fault in others seems to be the favorite blood sport. It has long been the basis of political campaign strategy. It is the theme of much television programming across the world. It sells newspapers. Whenever we meet anyone, our first, almost unconscious reaction may be to look for imperfections.
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Beyonce Knowles
American Musician
We all have our imperfections. But I'm human, and you know, it's important to concentrate on other qualities besides outer beauty.
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Mary Frann
American Actress
I don't think perfect is interesting. I think what makes life exciting is the imperfections.
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Ileana D'Cruz
Indian Actress
Imperfections are a part of life, and one should learn to love who you are.
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Eric Cantona
French Actor
If someone is too perfect they won't look good. Imperfection is important.
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Saint Francis de Sales
Swiss Clergyman
Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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Mandy Ingber
American Actress
Yoga has given me more compassion for my imperfections.
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Guillermo del Toro
Mexican Director
There is beauty and humility in imperfection.
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Sergei Polunin
I like imperfections in the world.
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Sarah Harding
Imperfections make a character.
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Henry B. Eyring
American Leader
We live in a world where finding fault in others seems to be the favorite blood sport. It has long been the basis of political campaign strategy. It is the theme of much television programming across the world. It sells newspapers. Whenever we meet anyone, our first, almost unconscious reaction may be to look for imperfections.
Quote examples
Beyonce Knowles
American Musician
We all have our imperfections. But I'm human, and you know, it's important to concentrate on other qualities besides outer beauty.
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Mary Frann
American Actress
I don't think perfect is interesting. I think what makes life exciting is the imperfections.
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Ileana D'Cruz
Indian Actress
Imperfections are a part of life, and one should learn to love who you are.
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Eric Cantona
French Actor
If someone is too perfect they won't look good. Imperfection is important.
Quote examples
Saint Francis de Sales
Swiss Clergyman
Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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Mandy Ingber
American Actress
Yoga has given me more compassion for my imperfections.
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Guillermo del Toro
Mexican Director
There is beauty and humility in imperfection.
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Sergei Polunin
I like imperfections in the world.
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Sarah Harding
Imperfections make a character.
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