flawed

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adjective

ˈflȯd How to pronounce flawed (audio)
Synonyms of flawed
: having a defect or imperfection
a flawed diamond
a flawed plan

flawed

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past tense and past participle of flaw entry 2

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Adjective a flawed paint job that resulted in some peeling almost as soon as the paint had dried
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From a charismatic Formula 1 racing legend to a brilliant but flawed soccer god to a troubled, tragic singer, Academy Award-winning docmaker Asif Kapadia has made a career out of telling the stories of larger-than-life figures. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 Coaching questions encourage critical thinking and can uncover flawed assumptions, blind spots and judgment calls that AI may miss. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 How can Christians, who both grieve and celebrate the sacrifice of Jesus, support a flawed justice system that inevitably executes innocents? — Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 The data, which the groups say is highly flawed, is at the center of a lawsuit filed against the federal government by the Protect Democracy Project, the cities of San Francisco and Santa Clara and other groups. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flawed

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1608, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flawed was in 1608

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“Flawed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flawed. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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