ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Flawed

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /flɔːd/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Flawed is an adjective meaning Having a flaw or imperfection.

Meaning

Having a flaw or imperfection.

Example Sentences

Flawed diamonds are generally not used in jewellery.
His design for a perpetual motion machine is flawed because water does not flow uphill.
Yet he was correct on every point, meaning that the Plan was deeply flawed from the start.
He presents Hitler’s rise as an element of the collapse of a republic confronting dilemmas of globalization with imperfect instruments and flawed leaders.

Synonyms for flawed

Depending on context, synonyms include blemished.

Antonyms for flawed

Common opposites include perfect, flawless, indefectible, faultless, ideal, immaculate.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include blemished, faulty, defective, dud, dysfunctional, malfunctioning.

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