: 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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Other stories stood out to our state work audience, including an investigation into the flawed design of a new 911 system and a deep dive into correctional officers’ opposition to prison reforms.
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
The Lumbee have said the traditional way of gaining federal recognition through the Interior Department is flawed and overly lengthy.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
Nathan Coates | Linae's husband Linae is flawed perfection.
—Gail Zimmerman, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
She got caught in spite of the Foundation’s flawed system of checks and balances that had given her sole authority to sign off on expenses and payments up to $100,000.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
The Lumbee have said the traditional way of gaining federal recognition through the Interior Department is flawed and overly lengthy.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
Nathan Coates | Linae's husband Linae is flawed perfection.
—Gail Zimmerman, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
She got caught in spite of the Foundation’s flawed system of checks and balances that had given her sole authority to sign off on expenses and payments up to $100,000.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Flawed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flawed. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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