as in defective
having a fault
an imperfect representation of the circumstances surrounding Paul Revere's famous ride
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Recent Examples of imperfect
Although dictionaries are imperfect, their definitions are the result of the rigorous study of word meaning and adherence to the scientific process of lexicography, the practice of writing and editing dictionaries and other reference materials.
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Phillip M. Carter, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
Former Avs great Claude Lemieux was smart, dangerous, imperfect.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
To ace this look, create a perfectly imperfect finish by letting a face-framing tendril or two go rogue.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 27 May 2026
Drake Maye was imperfect in the Patriots’ first practice in front of reporters this spring.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
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Phillip M. Carter, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
Former Avs great Claude Lemieux was smart, dangerous, imperfect.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
To ace this look, create a perfectly imperfect finish by letting a face-framing tendril or two go rogue.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 27 May 2026
Drake Maye was imperfect in the Patriots’ first practice in front of reporters this spring.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfect
Adjective
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The defense argued that the gun was defective and fired on its own.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Florida law prohibits unfair and defective trade practices, officials said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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But that’s made even worse by the fact that a significant portion of these observational studies did not even have a comparison group.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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The views over the city aren’t bad either.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Like the friendships at its core, The Four Seasons is funny, flawed, and occasionally heartbreaking.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The rank-and-file lawmakers don’t have to roll over and accept this badly flawed budget.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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“Imperfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfect. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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