Synonyms for

Flawed

Verb / flɔ:d / Another word for flawed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a mistake or fault

Synonyms & similar words

flaw blemished blemish imperfect defective blemished faulty incorrect damaged incomplete unfinished unsound weak faultful unacceptable erroneous fallacious imprecise inaccurate mistaken wrong substandard impaired

Synonyms by register

Formal

defective imperfect deficient faulty

Informal

buggy wonky off screwy

Literary

marred blemished tainted

Antonyms

perfect flawless impeccable unblemished faultless pristine spotless

Common collocations

  • deeply flawed
  • fundamentally flawed
  • inherently flawed
  • seriously flawed
  • slightly flawed
  • a flawed argument
  • a flawed design
  • a flawed system

Word family

noun flaw
verb flaw
adjective flawed
adverb flawedly

Usage note

Often used to describe something that has a weakness or defect, especially in a system, plan, or character. It implies a deviation from an ideal standard.

Example sentences

  1. The diamond had a flawed surface.
  2. The essay had a flawed argument.
  3. The car had a flawed engine.
  4. The painting had a flawed composition.
  5. The cake had a flawed recipe.

Quotes

  • Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
  • Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.
  • Flaws are what make people interesting.

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