viatigdheid
Viatigdheid is a Dutch noun that describes the quality of being defective or flawed. It is derived from the adjective viatig, which carries the sense of something that is aged, worn, or otherwise imperfect. In common usage viatigdheid refers to physical flaws such as cracks or scratches, and by extension to more abstract deficiencies such as moral or intellectual shortcomings.
The word originates from Middle Dutch viat, meaning "defect" or "fault," which in turn is related to
In literary criticism, viatigdheid often accompanies discussions of character development, indicating how imperfection contributes to realism
Sympathetic terms include defect, flaw, blemish, and imperfection, all of which denote a deviation from an ideal