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 weak point or drawback in something.
- 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
- noun A small mark or flaw that spoils an otherwise clean or attractive surface.
- verb To spoil the appearance or reputation of something.
defect — full definition
- noun A flaw, fault, or imperfection in something.
- verb To abandon one's country, party, or cause, especially to join an opposing one.
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