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What is another word for Flawed? – 191 Flawed Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    imperfect defective faulty damaged imperfectly deficient inadequate incomplete inaccurate erroneous fallible fragile fragilely frail frayed broken blemished marred tainted taintedly corrupt corrupted debased degraded deformed distorted warped misshapen defective aberrant anomalous irregular unusual uncommon abnormal atypical untypical flawed unsound weak feeble infirm sickly unsatisfactory unacceptable insufficient inept incompetent ineffectual ineffective unproductive barren sterile stillborn abortive failed unsuccessful unfruitful profitless useless valueless worthless imperfect incomplete

    Meaning of Flawed

    The primary meaning of the word "flawed" is having a defect or imperfection.

    Definitions

    • Having a defect or imperfection, especially one that is noticeable or that affects the value or quality of something
    • * Having a weakness or vulnerability in character or behavior

    Etymology of Flawed

    The word "flawed" comes from the Old French word "flaw", which is derived from the Old French word "flauchier", meaning to crack or split, and the suffix "-ed" which forms the past participle of verbs
    Historically, the word "flawed" has been used to describe physical defects or imperfections, but it has also been used to describe moral or character flaws

    Example Uses

    • The company's flawed business plan led to financial difficulties
    • * She was a flawed but fascinating character in the novel
    • * The flawed reasoning in the argument made it unconvincing

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    perfect flawless faultless impeccable immaculate spotless unblemished untainted pure clean sound robust strong healthy satisfactory acceptable sufficient competent effective productive fruitful successful valuable worthy complete intact whole unbroken unmarred undefective unimpaired

    Related Nouns

    defect flaw imperfection weakness vulnerability fault failing shortcoming deficiency inadequacy incompleteness inaccuracy error mistake blunder blemish tarnish stain taint corruption debasement degradation deformation distortion misshape abnormality anomaly irregularity

    Related Verbs

    damage harm injure impair weaken undermine mar spoil tarnish stain taint corrupt debase degrade deform distort misshape abuse misuse neglect overlook ignore disregard

    Related Adjectives

    imperfect defective faulty damaged inadequate incomplete inaccurate erroneous fallible fragile frail broken blemished tainted corrupt debased degraded deformed distorted warped misshapen unsound weak feeble infirm sickly unsatisfactory unacceptable insufficient inept incompetent ineffectual ineffective unproductive barren sterile stillborn abortive failed unsuccessful unfruitful profitless useless valueless worthless