fault
Definitions
An unattractive or unsatisfactory feature, especially in a piece of work or in a person's character.
Responsibility for an accident or misfortune.
A fracture in the continuity of a rock formation, caused by a shifting or dislodging of the earth's crust.
Examples
It was not my fault that the meeting was cancelled.
The geologist studied the fault line to predict potential earthquakes.
He was quick to find fault with everyone else's work.
Synonyms
flaw defect imperfection shortcoming error blame responsibility