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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