flawed

1 of 2

adjective

ˈflȯd 

: having a defect or imperfection

a flawed diamond

a flawed plan

flawed

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of flaw entry 2

Synonyms of flawed

Adjective

• defective
• imperfect
• bad

Examples of flawed in a Sentence

Adjective

a flawed paint job that resulted in some peeling almost as soon as the paint had dried

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

And yet, when Szumowska and Englert portray Fyodor’s reaction to the couple’s pregnancy, the birth of their child, and a subsequent tragedy, Anna’s adoration for this utterly flawed man almost feels justified. — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

But the diagnosis dominating today’s political discourse is fundamentally flawed. — Norbert J. Michel, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2026

However, a 2026 paper on the subject has proved controversial; a formal rebuttal claims that the analysis is flawed. — Carrie Arnold contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026

The move was the latest sign of the tech giant succumbing to the draw of AI that remains deeply flawed — and the staggering amount of misinformation that comes along with it. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1608, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flawed

• abroad
• applaud
• backboard
• ballade
• defraud
• ephod
• facade
• guffawed
• outlawed
• ramrod
• roughshod
• slipshod