This is the 9235th most frequent German word.
makel
A flaw or blemish.
Here, 'Makel' is used to mean a flaw or blemish, indicating a negative characteristic.
Sein Charakter hatte keinen Makel.
His character had no flaw.
In this sentence, 'Makel' is used to describe a small imperfection in an object, specifically an artwork.
Das Bild war schön, aber ein kleiner Makel war erkennbar.
The picture was beautiful, but a small defect was noticeable.
Here, 'Makel' denotes an imperfection or fault in behavior, pointing to a perceived issue in someone's actions.