1. small, hard growths on the skin caused by a virus
Usage: plural of wart
2. undesirable or unattractive features or aspects
Usage: figurative; informal

Examples

• The doctor removed several warts from his hands.
• She had warts on her fingers that made her self-conscious.
• The treatment helped clear up the warts on his feet.
• He accepted her warts and all, loving every imperfection.
• The report showed the company’s problems, warts and all.
• Despite its warts, the old building had character.
• The biography revealed the politician’s warts as well as achievements.