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

These were flawed but robust publications, staffed by professionals in dialogue with their audience about the state of women’s lives. — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026

The president suggested talks could continue amid military strikes, but analysts say a deeply flawed preliminary truce deal poses obstacles for negotiators. — Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 10 July 2026

Even worse was Paraguay and Australia, a pair of flawed teams playing to nil-nil in the last group match, knowing a tie sent both through to the knockout stage. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026

Obama had no patience for Americans who denounced their country for being irredeemably flawed. — Mark Brilliant, Mercury News, 9 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