flawed
adjective C1
Plain meaning
having mistakes, weaknesses, or serious problems
Exam-register meaning
defective in reasoning, design, evidence, or method
In context
generalThe plan was useful but flawed.
examThe argument is flawed because it relies on a very small sample size.
Common collocations
flawed argumentflawed methoddeeply flawed
Watch out
Use 'flawed', not 'faulted', when describing an argument, plan, or method.
Word family
flaw (noun/verb)flawed (adjective)