: 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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The exchange touches on an ongoing debate regarding the playoff format that Hamlin argues is flawed.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
However, an investigation by the Associated Press found that the film was based on flawed and improper analysis of cell phone location data.
—Dhruv Mehrotra, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
The American criminal system is deeply, deeply flawed, and this is a testament to Ryan’s impact on culture.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
Transformation failures are largely due to poor execution rather than flawed strategy.
—Peter Follows, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
However, an investigation by the Associated Press found that the film was based on flawed and improper analysis of cell phone location data.
—Dhruv Mehrotra, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
The American criminal system is deeply, deeply flawed, and this is a testament to Ryan’s impact on culture.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
Transformation failures are largely due to poor execution rather than flawed strategy.
—Peter Follows, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Flawed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flawed. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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