: 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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Congress needs to stanch the bleeding — and give serious thought to overhauling this flawed system for the longer term.
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
Others, such as closing beaches, parks and playgrounds, were well intentioned but flawed.
—Orlando Sentinel and Virginian Pilot Editorial Boards, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
If the data contains errors, inconsistencies or biases, AI's output will be flawed or misleading.
—Scott Francis, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Yet, Manhattan Institute authors use older findings to push their narrative, ignoring the global, flawed data.
—Taylor Millard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
Others, such as closing beaches, parks and playgrounds, were well intentioned but flawed.
—Orlando Sentinel and Virginian Pilot Editorial Boards, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
If the data contains errors, inconsistencies or biases, AI's output will be flawed or misleading.
—Scott Francis, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Yet, Manhattan Institute authors use older findings to push their narrative, ignoring the global, flawed data.
—Taylor Millard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Flawed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flawed. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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