: having a defect or imperfection
a flawed diamond
a flawed plan
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a flawed paint job that resulted in some peeling almost as soon as the paint had dried
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His main opponent in the primary was a deeply flawed yet mainstream candidate.
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Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The event series is based on The Old Testament’s Book of Genesis and told through the eyes of the courageous and passionate yet flawed women whose descendants would shape three of the world’s great faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 June 2025
This character of Michelle was so juicy (laughs) and so flawed.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
And Read’s many supporters – both outside the Dedham, Massachusetts, courthouse and online – championed her case, echoing her allegations of police corruption as her defense inside the courtroom painted the investigation as flawed and biased.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The event series is based on The Old Testament’s Book of Genesis and told through the eyes of the courageous and passionate yet flawed women whose descendants would shape three of the world’s great faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 June 2025
This character of Michelle was so juicy (laughs) and so flawed.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
And Read’s many supporters – both outside the Dedham, Massachusetts, courthouse and online – championed her case, echoing her allegations of police corruption as her defense inside the courtroom painted the investigation as flawed and biased.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
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“Flawed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flawed. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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