: 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 idea is deeply flawed and rooted in inclusivity and diversity, tenets of liberalism.
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Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
However, if the underlying data is flawed or disconnected, AI’s insights may lead to poor decisions and inefficiencies.
—Julie Petit, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
And don’t forget, our main character is very flawed and has done a bunch of things in the past that were not so cool to Scott’s character.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
The association alleged the county had done a flawed traffic study and environmental impact study, required for CEQA exemptions, before county staff recommended the county’s planning commission approve the project.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 28 Jan. 2025
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Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
However, if the underlying data is flawed or disconnected, AI’s insights may lead to poor decisions and inefficiencies.
—Julie Petit, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
And don’t forget, our main character is very flawed and has done a bunch of things in the past that were not so cool to Scott’s character.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
The association alleged the county had done a flawed traffic study and environmental impact study, required for CEQA exemptions, before county staff recommended the county’s planning commission approve the project.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Flawed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flawed. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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