Not all of these “character flaws” are moral failings! Some of them are just challenges that could hold characters back.

And while some of them are big character flaws, others are minor!

Obviously, any list of character defects is going to be subjective. Almost any character trait can be negative when taken to an extreme. Many flaws can also be assets, or at least endearing, depending on the situation! It’s important to remember, too, that people have an amazing capacity to overcome even serious character defects.

A word about the AA defects of character list…

You may have been looking for the list of character defects from Alcoholics Anonymous. I’ve put those first for your convenience, and they’re marked with an asterisk.

This list of character flaws is in no particular order. You might want to bookmark it or pin it to Pinterest for future reference!