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flawed

adj.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈfɫɔd// UK //flˈɔːd// flawed

adj. having a mistake, mark, or weakness that stops something from being perfect. You use it to describe an idea, object, or person that has a problem.

adj. characterised by a defect, error, or imperfection. Often used to describe abstract concepts like logic or arguments, as well as physical objects.


SIMPLE

The diamond is beautiful but slightly flawed.

CONTEXTUAL

The scientist admitted that the initial study was flawed because the sample size was too small to be accurate.

COMPLEX

While the protagonist's intentions are noble, his flawed nature leads him to make a series of catastrophic decisions that ultimately alienate his closest allies.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English flaued, equivalent to flaw + -ed.

Usage

Often modified by degree adverbs such as 'deeply', 'fundamentally', or 'fatally'.

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