In other words, they have some character flaw or disagreeable trait that bothers you.

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He was keenly aware of this character flaw, but instead saw it at as a positive.

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Romney's detachment from, or denial of, the truth is not just a political tactic or say-anything-to-please character flaw.

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Being meticulous is not a character flaw.

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Otherwise his character's only critical flaw is that he worked too hard.

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Suddenly, Australia is putting its national character under scrutiny, in search of the flaw that may have precipitated this collapse.

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Now, the collapse of that dream is placing Australia's national character under scrutiny, in search of a flaw that may explain this demise.

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