flawed

flawed — adjective

1. A person, plan, argument, object, or system that is flawed has a weakness, a mis

1.形容詞C2
釋義

A person, plan, argument, object, or system that is flawed has a weakness, a mistake, or a fault that stops it from being completely good or correct.

例句

The building's design was flawed because the windows faced the wrong way.

predicative 'was flawed' + reason clause

Research papers that rely on flawed data can mislead other scientists.

attributive use: 'flawed data' before a noun

同義詞
  • defective

    stronger and more technical; used for manufactured items that fail to meet a required standard ('defective engine parts')

  • faulty

    implies something does not work correctly; common for machines, wiring, and reasoning ('faulty logic')

  • imperfect

    softer and more general; suggests minor weaknesses rather than serious problems

  • unsound

    used for arguments, plans, or financial investments that lack a solid basis ('unsound economic policy')

反義詞
  • perfect

    the most direct opposite; suggests no weaknesses or mistakes at all

  • flawless

    emphasises the complete absence of any defect; common in performance contexts ('a flawless speech')

  • sound

    opposite of 'unsound'; describes reasoning, plans, or structures that are reliable and well-founded

文法句型

flawed + noun (attributive)

be / seem / remain + flawed (predicative)

deeply / fundamentally / seriously + flawed

用法筆記

Commonly used to describe abstract things such as plans, arguments, systems, research methods, or laws. When applied to a person, 'flawed' usually refers to their character or moral qualities ('a deeply flawed leader'), not their physical appearance. The adverb 'fundamentally' is a frequent intensifier and suggests the weakness is at the very core of the thing.

常見錯誤

❌The experiment flawed because the temperature was too high.
✅The experiment was flawed because the temperature was too high.
💡'flawed' is an adjective, not an intransitive verb; use 'be flawed' or 'had a flaw.'