as in defective
having a fault
an imperfect representation of the circumstances surrounding Paul Revere's famous ride
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Recent Examples of imperfect
This willingness to be imperfect fosters trust and demonstrates a genuine commitment to the journey of inclusion.
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Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Grant writes about him a bit the way that some on the intellectual right talk about Trump today: as an imperfect but basically necessary bulwark against the depredations of the liberal elite.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 2 July 2025
These imperfect yet perfect friends embark on an enchanting journey filled with artistry.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Although the tournament was imperfect and exposed a few issues that need to be addressed before the 2026 World Cup (more on that later), the harsh criticism from naysayers proved exaggerated and unwarranted.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
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Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Grant writes about him a bit the way that some on the intellectual right talk about Trump today: as an imperfect but basically necessary bulwark against the depredations of the liberal elite.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 2 July 2025
These imperfect yet perfect friends embark on an enchanting journey filled with artistry.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Although the tournament was imperfect and exposed a few issues that need to be addressed before the 2026 World Cup (more on that later), the harsh criticism from naysayers proved exaggerated and unwarranted.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfect
Adjective
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That leads estate planners to recommend to some clients an intentionally defective grantor trust (IDGT).—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The parts planning team, which uses a separate system with different data, mistakenly orders a big batch of the now defective parts before getting the update.—
Sean O'Neill,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Truth be told, neither outcome would have been a bad choice.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The tab can easily run into thousands of dollars A bad adapter might even expose vehicles and chargers — conceivably, even your home — to cybersecurity threats.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Not because those traits are flawed, but because they’re pointed in the wrong direction.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Critics says the study RFK Jr. cited as evidence is flawed.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
21 July 2025
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“Imperfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfect. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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