Hamartia [noun]

Definition of Hamartia:

major character weakness

Synonyms of Hamartia:

● Tragic flaw

● Weak point

● Failing flaw


Opposite/Antonyms of Hamartia:

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Sentence/Example of Hamartia:

Hamartia means originally a 'bad shot' or 'error', but is currently used for 'offence' or 'sin'.

That is not unmotived, however; it is of Aspatia's own choosing and of Amintor's hamartia.

The pathetic devotion of Aspatia is essential to our understanding of Amintor's tragic weakness, his hamartia.