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flawed Synonyms

Another word for flawed

Choosing another word for flawed depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Containing fundamental weaknesses, logical errors, or moral shortcomings (of an argument, system, plan, or character).

Usage Example

"The committee rejected the proposal because its financial projections were based on deeply unsound assumptions."

Strongest
unsound
faulty
imperfect
defective
Strong
fallacious
erroneous
compromised

• adjective (Context 2)

Having a physical defect, blemish, crack, or structural imperfection that diminishes quality or value.

Usage Example

"The jeweler offered a steep discount on the ring because the central diamond was slightly imperfect."

Strongest
imperfect
defective
blemished
faulty
Strong
marred
damaged
cracked

Opposites of flawed

The opposite of flawed shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

flawless
sound
perfect
unblemished
valid
impeccable
pristine
airtight
See all opposites of flawed

• Nearby Words

flavorsome
flavory
flaw
flawed
flawless
flawlessly
flawlessness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Flawed. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/flawed
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