imperfection vs worm in the apple

imperfection

noun
  • Something that makes something else less than perfect; a blemish, impurity, error, etc. 

  • Those qualities or features that are imperfect; the characteristic, state, or quality of being imperfect. 

worm in the apple

noun
  • A serious flaw in something otherwise good; a problem that ruins everything else. 

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