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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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They lost, they put in a flawed performance, but there was intent in what they did.

From BBC

The company’s premise that consumers would pay a premium for sustainably made products proved flawed, according to an analyst.

From The Wall Street Journal

Our assumptions about how Iran will respond to what we do may be flawed.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The policy was implemented very quickly and in a flawed manner.”

From Barron's

"So the idea that we can completely keep them away from it is probably flawed, but it's good general guidance."

From BBC

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