flaws
n. countablen. small marks, mistakes, or weaknesses that make something less than perfect. You use this to describe problems in an object, a plan, or a person's character.
n. imperfections, defects, or weaknesses that detract from the overall quality or effectiveness of an entity. Often used to describe physical cracks in objects, logical errors in arguments, or negative traits in a personality.
The diamond is cheaper because it has tiny flaws.
Despite several minor flaws in the script, the movie was a huge success at the box office.
The architect acknowledged the aesthetic flaws in the original design but argued that the structural integrity of the building remained entirely uncompromised by these superficial issues.
Commonly used with the adjectives 'minor', 'fatal', or 'fundamental'.