CEFR C1

flawed

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: imperfect, faulty, defective, erroneous, unsound

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flawed (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /flɔːd/

Definition

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.
Despite its flawed design, the ancient aqueduct served the city for centuries.

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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