as in defective
having a fault
an imperfect representation of the circumstances surrounding Paul Revere's famous ride
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Recent Examples of imperfect
The economics literature suggests that, because of imperfect information, the free market can fail to operate in our best interests.
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Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
The actual world is, obviously, imperfect, as are all of us.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025
Unlike many romantic films that idealize love, Blue Valentine strips away all sentimentality, portraying a relationship that is messy, imperfect and often uncomfortable to watch.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
While perhaps imperfect, the master plan demonstrates a bold vision for the future of New York City that has been driven by community input.
—Dan Goldman, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
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Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
The actual world is, obviously, imperfect, as are all of us.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025
Unlike many romantic films that idealize love, Blue Valentine strips away all sentimentality, portraying a relationship that is messy, imperfect and often uncomfortable to watch.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
While perhaps imperfect, the master plan demonstrates a bold vision for the future of New York City that has been driven by community input.
—Dan Goldman, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfect
Adjective
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In a statement to Digital Trends, LG said the LED TVs, which weigh up to 101.2 pounds with stands, aren't defective on their own.—
Scharon Harding,
Ars Technica,
13 Jan. 2023
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Jurors in Gwinnett County, northeast of Atlanta, returned the verdict in the years-long civil case involving what the plaintiffs’ lawyers called dangerously defective roofs on Ford pickup trucks, lawyer James Butler Jr. said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Aug. 2022
Adjective
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Colby Pope, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, implored people to stay home if possible and remain vigilant, citing the potential for flooded roads and bad driving conditions.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2025
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Jack: This is just a bad team that has occasionally had good days.—
The View from the Lane,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But equating time spent with value created is a flawed model.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The American Dental Association has disputed claims that water fluoridation is unsafe, calling the report flawed.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Imperfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfect. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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