flawed

adjective

ˈflȯd 

: having a defect or imperfection

a flawed diamond

a flawed plan

Synonyms of flawed

• defective
• imperfect
• bad

Examples of flawed in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

In August 2025, Scott’s legal team, along with the LAIP, filed a habeas corpus petition alleging a wrongful conviction based on flawed forensic evidence. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026

Odysseus himself exemplifies both exemplary and flawed leadership. — Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Few industries consistently report indirect water use, in part because many of the estimates are flawed. — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

While neither have opted to miss out a game on their run so far, the tournament’s two best teams face off when France take on Spain, while England play Argentina, two teams who are flawed but keep finding ways to win. — Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flawed

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