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tragic flaw
[ traj-ik flaw ]
noun
- the character defect that causes the downfall of the protagonist of a tragedy; hamartia.
tragic flaw
noun
- a failing of character in the hero of a tragedy that brings about his downfall
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of tragic flaw1
Example Sentences
Depending on the outcome of Novemberās election after his belated decision to withdraw, his lifelong stubbornness may prove to have been his tragic flaw.
History reflects humankindās most tragic flaw: Humans are incapable of protecting themselves from themselves.
Heās a man constantly overheated, which is what makes him tick, and is his tragic flaw.
Like, āI just love too hardā or, āMy tragic flaw is that I care too much!ā
āThis is the fall of somebody from a high position. Thereās some tragic flaw there. And Iāve also been thinking of the Garden of Eden. Maybe the apple is presidential politics.ā
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