flawed
gb/flˈɔd/ us/flˈɔd/
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Engels
hibás, esendő, gyarló
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hibás
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Gebruikspatroon:
flawed [thing/argument/system/plan]; [something] is flawed
The study was flawed because it used too small a sample.
A kutatás hibás volt, mert túl kicsi mintával dolgozott.
The company admitted that the product's original design was flawed.
A cég elismerte, hogy a termék eredeti kialakítása hibás volt.
Her conclusion was based on flawed assumptions about the market.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The plan is flawed, but we can fix it.
A terv hibás, de ki tudjuk javítani.
His argument was flawed.
Az érvelése hibás volt.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Use flawed to describe the thing with the problem: a flawed plan, not a flaw plan.
Betekenis
having faults or weaknesses
Woordcombinaties
deeply flawed
|seriously flawed
|fundamentally flawed
|inherently flawed
|flawed argument
|flawed logic
|flawed assumption
|flawed system
|flawed design
|flawed approach
Synoniemen
faulty (emphasizes that something has errors or does not work correctly)
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defective (often used for products, parts, or technical problems)
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imperfect (softer and more general; not completely perfect)
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unsound (especially used for reasoning, arguments, or plans that are not reliable)
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problematic (broader; suggests something causes difficulties or concerns)
Antoniemen
flawless (having no faults or mistakes)
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sound (reliable, logical, or well based, especially for arguments or plans)
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perfect (having no defects or weaknesses)
Thema's
general
|quality
|problems
|evaluation
Definitie
not perfect because it has a fault, weakness, or mistake
Having a fault, error, weakness, or defect that makes something less effective, reliable, fair, or perfect.
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Gebruikspatroon:
flawed [person/hero/character]; [someone] is flawed
The novel's main character is brave but deeply flawed.
A regény főhőse bátor, de nagyon esendő.
He was a flawed leader who inspired loyalty but made serious mistakes.
Esendő vezető volt: hűséget ébresztett, de súlyos hibákat követett el.
Audiences often prefer flawed heroes because they feel more real.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
She is a flawed but kind person.
Ő egy esendő, de kedves ember.
The movie has a flawed hero.
A film hőse esendő.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Flawed does not always mean bad; a flawed person or character may still be likable or admirable.
Betekenis
imperfect in character
Woordcombinaties
flawed hero
|flawed character
|flawed protagonist
|flawed genius
|deeply flawed person
|complex and flawed
|flawed human being
Synoniemen
imperfect (neutral and less judgmental)
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human (emphasizes ordinary human weakness rather than serious failure)
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troubled (suggests emotional or psychological difficulties)
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morally imperfect (more explicit about ethical weakness)
Antoniemen
flawless (idealized as having no faults)
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virtuous (morally good and principled)
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exemplary (serving as a very good model for others)
Thema's
people
|personality
|literature
|film
|relationships
Definitie
not perfect as a person, but often still good or interesting
Having personal weaknesses, moral failings, or emotional complications, often while still being sympathetic or admirable.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
flawed
IPA
GB/flˈɔd/
US/flˈɔd/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
flawed (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (flawed)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: flawed
Uitdrukkingen
fatally flawed
1/fˈeɪtəli flˈɔd/
fixed phrase
too defective to succeed
so badly flawed that it cannot work or be accepted
Voorbeelden
- The proposal was fatally flawed because it depended on funding that had already been cancelled.
- Her argument is fatally flawed: it assumes the witness was in two places at once.
- Inspectors concluded that the bridge design was fatally flawed.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The plan is fatally flawed.
- The idea was good, but the details were fatally flawed.
fundamentally flawed
1/fˌʌndəmˈɛntəli flˈɔd/
fixed phrase
wrong in a basic way
wrong because of a basic problem, not just a small mistake
Voorbeelden
- The policy is fundamentally flawed because it ignores the needs of small businesses.
- Critics said the economic model was fundamentally flawed from the start.
- The experiment was well organized, but its central assumption was fundamentally flawed.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Their approach is fundamentally flawed.
- The system has a small bug, but it is not fundamentally flawed.