state - the way something is with respect to its main attributes; "the current state of knowledge"; "his state of health"; "in a weak financial state"

failing, weakness - a flaw or weak point; "he was quick to point out his wife's failings"

defect - an imperfection in a bodily system; "visual defects"; "this device permits detection of defects in the lungs"

flaw, defect, fault - an imperfection in a device or machine; "if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer"

defectiveness, faultiness - the state of being defective