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adjective

ˈflȯd How to pronounce flawed (audio)
Definition of flawednext
as in defective
having a fault a flawed paint job that resulted in some peeling almost as soon as the paint had dried

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flawed

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verb

past tense of flaw
as in damaged
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of that crack has flawed the vase to the extent that its value in the antiques market is greatly reduced

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Recent Examples of flawed
Adjective
The 17-foot-tall, 12,000-pound marble masterpiece was carved from a single block of white Italian Carrara marble that had been rejected by other artists for being flawed. — USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Worrell said the city’s current approach to tackling violence is flawed. — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
Meanwhile, many of Montana’s landowners consider the entire discussion flawed, because corner-crossers could upset a precarious balance between agricultural producers and sportsmen. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026 His lawsuit, filed May 27, alleges his June 1991 death sentence was flawed from the start after nine Black people were kept from serving on the jury. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for flawed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flawed
  1. defective
  2. damaged
  3. imperfect
  4. marred
  5. bad
  6. injured
  7. compromised
  8. crippled
Adjective
  • That is why intentionally defective grantor trusts, or IDGTs, remain useful.
    — Michael Gold CFP, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Caused by a defective gene for an enzyme that breaks down the carbohydrate heparan sulfate, it is characterized by a buildup of toxic material in tissues, including brain cells.
    — Mike McRae August 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of defective
Verb
  • At a key power plant that was severely damaged by the floods, workers started inspecting the facilities Sunday to survey the destruction.
    — Victoria Milko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The Don Curry Nature Trail — named for the Troop 326 scoutmaster and Fort Worth attorney — replaced an older trail that had been damaged by erosion.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of damaged
Adjective
  • For years, software security operated on an imperfect but workable equilibrium.
    — Aaron Mitchell, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • It’s been carried by a wider move toward grunge finishes, natural makeup, deliberately imperfect beauty and makeup for tired eyes that leans in rather than covering up.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of imperfect
Verb
  • However, the approach is marred by low throughput, and the process is also quite complex to execute.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But his tenure has been marred by a number of fatal shootings of immigrants in encounters with ICE officers.
    — Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of marred
Adjective
  • The accident was one of the Portuguese capital’s worst tragedies in recent memory and cast a shadow over the city’s ongoing tourism boom.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The must-read Falling during a hike can lead to a serious injury, or even worse.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of bad
Verb
  • At this time, two officers were shot, and another was injured.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Three of the six people injured in the top-floor fracas were police officers, according to Sgt.
    — Michael Loria, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of injured
Verb
  • Inconsistent performance and a rash of injuries, however, have compromised his production and value ever since.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The statement said the men were members of TeamPCP, which by the authorities’ count, compromised more than 1,000 organizations worldwide.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of compromised
Verb
  • In 2022, officials condemned Iran for a cyberattack that crippled Albania's government services.
    — Ramy Inocencio, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Refineries in Russia, a major exporter of fuel, have been crippled by drone attacks from Ukraine.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of crippled

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“Flawed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flawed. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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