: having a defect or imperfection
a flawed diamond
a flawed plan

Examples of flawed in a Sentence

a flawed paint job that resulted in some peeling almost as soon as the paint had dried
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No sane person thinks the Browns will actually make a run at the division title, but the Jets are playing for the future — and all four AFC North teams are flawed. Zac Jackson, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025 Even OpenAI admitted that its ChatGPT Atlas is flawed and can purchase the wrong product on behalf of users. PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025 Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has emerged as the subject of growing trade speculation in Sacramento, where Kings general manager Scott Perry is working to fix a flawed and aging roster. Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2025 Breeze remains convinced it was based on a flawed interpretation of McMahon's comment. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flawed

Word History

First Known Use

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 10 Nov. 2025.

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