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flawed

American  
[flawd] / flɔd /

adjective

  1. characterized by flaws; flaw; having imperfections.

    a flawed gem; a seriously flawed piece of work.


Other Word Forms

  • flawedness noun
  • nonflawed adjective
  • unflawed adjective

Etymology

Origin of flawed

First recorded in 1595–1605; flaw 1 + -ed 3

Example Sentences

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These complex characters include lovers, teachers and employers, both benign and flawed.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a case filed this month, Tesla is fighting back, claiming that the original ruling was “factually wrong” and “legally flawed,” according to a court filing.

From Los Angeles Times

And every character in the movie is so flawed and has their own version of depression in a way.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Bird idolized that flawed man, and Mr. O’Brien writes that the son always claimed that Joe Bird took his life so that his ex-wife, Larry’s mother, Georgia, could receive his social-security checks.

From The Wall Street Journal

In some respects he is a flawed keeper, especially under crosses, but has that uncanny, priceless habit of making stunning match-winning saves that makes up for other failings.

From BBC