flawless
Americanadjective
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having no defects or faults, especially none that diminish the value of something.
a flawless Ming Dynasty vase.
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legally sound.
The prosecution had a flawless case.
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having no discernible blemishes or shortcomings; perfect.
flawless French; flawless beauty.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of flawless
Explanation
Flawless is an adjective that means "without any imperfections," like your flawless vocal performance — not one mistake. That's why the choir teacher gave you an A+. In flawless you can see the word flaw, which means "a fault." So something that is flawless is free of faults, perfect. If you've never gotten in any kind of trouble, your record is flawless. Antique car collectors look for that flawless model — no dents, dings, or signs that anyone had even sat in it.
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Example Sentences
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Sterling Nasa proceeded to stun composer-conductor Justin Hurwitz and the 2,000-person audience with his flawless, impromptu performance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Far from being a flawless machine, the body reads more like a patchwork of compromises shaped by millions of years of evolutionary tinkering.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
Democracies survive not because leaders are flawless, but because citizens are willing to think honestly about the past and correct course.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
A special mention should go to Bosnia-Herzegovina's Jovo Lukic who was absolutely flawless in the air against Canada, winning all nine of his aerial duels.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
“A flawless event,” said the king’s cousin, smiling at me.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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