Cool MateMeaning of Flawed
having a flaw; not perfect or correct
In simple words: Having mistakes or problems; not perfect.
Flawed in a sentence
- **seriously/fundamentally/fatally flawed**
- a flawed argument
- the book’s flawed heroine
- The study was methodologically flawed.
- a series of fatally flawed judgements
How to use Flawed
Use 'flawed' when discussing things that have imperfections, such as plans, ideas, or products. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using it to describe personal traits unless it's in a reflective context.
Grammar pattern
flawed + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'flawed' like a 'flaw in a design' — if something is flawed, it has a mistake.
Related words
Synonyms for Flawed
- imperfect
- blemished
- faulty
- defective
- erroneous
Opposites of Flawed
- perfect
- flawless
- impeccable
Common mistakes with Flawed
- 'Flawed' is often confused with 'flawless', meaning the opposite.
- Learners sometimes forget to use 'flawed' with a noun, using it alone instead.
Flawed appears in
Flawed in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
معيب, فيه عيب
فيه أخطاء أو مشاكل؛ ليس مثاليًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ত্রুটিপূর্ণ
ভুল বা সমস্যা আছে; নিখুঁত নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
fehlerhaft, mangelhaft
Fehler oder Probleme haben; nicht perfekt.
- SpanishEspañol
defectuoso, imperfecto
Que tiene errores o problemas; no es perfecto.
- Persianفارسی
ناقص، معیوب
داشتن اشتباه یا مشکل؛ کامل نبودن.
- FrenchFrançais
Défectueux, imparfait
Qui a des erreurs ou des problèmes ; pas parfait.
- Hindiहिन्दी
त्रुटिपूर्ण
गलतियाँ या समस्याएँ होना; उत्तम न होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Difettoso, Imperfetto
Che ha errori o problemi; non perfetto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Falho, Imperfeito
Com erros ou problemas; não perfeito.
- RussianРусский
Несовершенный, с изъяном
С ошибками или проблемами; не идеальный.
- Urduاردو
خام، ناقص، عیب دار
غلطیوں یا مسائل کا حامل؛ کامل نہیں۔
- Chinese中文
有瑕疵的, 有缺点的
有错误或问题的；不完美的。
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the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Flawed
What does Flawed mean?
Having mistakes or problems; not perfect.
What is the definition of Flawed?
having a flaw; not perfect or correct
How do you use Flawed in a sentence?
**seriously/fundamentally/fatally flawed**
Can you give another example of Flawed?
a flawed argument
What are synonyms for Flawed?
Common alternatives include imperfect, blemished, faulty, defective, erroneous.
What is the opposite of Flawed?
Opposite meanings include perfect, flawless, impeccable.
What words go with Flawed?
It commonly pairs with be, seem, remain, badly, deeply, highly.
What are common mistakes when using Flawed?
'Flawed' is often confused with 'flawless', meaning the opposite. Learners sometimes forget to use 'flawed' with a noun, using it alone instead.
How do you pronounce Flawed?
US: /["/flɔːd/"]/, UK: /["/flɔːd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Flawed?
Use 'flawed' when discussing things that have imperfections, such as plans, ideas, or products. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using it to describe personal traits unless it's in a reflective context.
What CEFR level is Flawed?
"Flawed" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.