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изъян — meaning in English

izyan

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English meaning

  • blemish noun A small mark or flaw that spoils an otherwise clean or attractive surface.
  • defect noun A flaw, fault, or imperfection in something.
  • demerit noun A quality of being inadequate; a disadvantage, a fault.
  • drawback noun A disadvantage or downside to something otherwise good.
  • fault noun Responsibility for a mistake or wrongdoing.
  • flaw noun A defect or imperfection, often one that is hidden or not obvious at first.
  • flawless adj Completely without fault or defect; perfect.

Senses

изъян is used for these senses in English:

  • blemish A small flaw which spoils the appearance of something, a stain, a spot.
  • defect A fault or malfunction.
  • demerit A quality of being inadequate; a disadvantage, a fault.
  • drawback The inhalation of a lungful of smoke from a cigarette, viewed as a skill of the practised smoker.
  • fault A defect, imperfection, or weakness; more severe than a flaw.
  • flaw A defect, fault, or imperfection, especially one that is hidden.
  • flawless Without flaws, defects, or shortcomings; perfect.

blemish — full definition

  1. noun A small mark or flaw that spoils an otherwise clean or attractive surface.
  2. verb To spoil the appearance or reputation of something.

defect — full definition

  1. noun A flaw, fault, or imperfection in something.
  2. verb To abandon one's country, party, or cause, especially to join an opposing one.

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