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flawed

adjective

Meaning 1: General

Having a defect or imperfection; not perfect or correct.

Examples

  • The experiment's results were flawed due to a faulty measurement device.
  • His argument, though passionate, was fundamentally flawed.

Meaning 2: Logic

Containing a logical error or weakness.

Examples

  • The philosopher identified a flawed premise in the argument.
  • His reasoning was flawed from the start.

Pronunciation: /flɔːd/

How to Use flawed

flawed by (prepositional phrase)
Containing a defect because of something specific. — "The report was flawed by numerous factual errors."
flawed in (prepositional phrase)
Containing a defect in a specific aspect or area. — "His strategy was flawed in its execution."

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