1A shortcoming or defect found in a person's character, ability, or a thing.
誰にでも欠点はあるので、完璧を求めすぎないほうがいい。
Everyone has flaws, so it's best not to demand perfection.
この製品の欠点は電池の持ちが悪いことだ。
This product's flaw is that the battery doesn't last long.
彼女は自分の欠点を素直に認められる人だ。
She's someone who can honestly acknowledge her own faults.
面接で自分の欠点について聞かれた。
I was asked about my weaknesses in the job interview.
2A failing score on a test or exam, one that falls below the passing standard.
数学のテストで欠点を取り、追試を受けることになった。
I failed the math test and had to take a makeup exam.
欠点が多いと進級できない学校もある。
At some schools, having too many failing grades means you can't move up to the next grade.