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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Adjective
Historically, retail rankings were flawed, often missing true leaders like A&P, which dominated for decades before Sears and Walmart. — Jason Goldberg, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Is this the moment to hit the brakes, in response to an obviously flawed inflation measure? — George Calhoun, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 Concussion protocols, however flawed, have taken players out of the game. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026 The inescapable sounds of rejection and resentment should’ve long been raining down from the Dawg Pound and ringing in the ears of the bosses who divided this fanbase by dolling up a flawed man as their franchise quarterback. — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flawed

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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