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 stamp tips come in different sizes, shapes, and heights to recreate the perfectly imperfect asymmetry of natural freckles.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
The International Criminal Court is the most ambitious and idealistic — if deeply imperfect — version of an global judicial system to enforce human rights.
—Katrin Bennhold, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The warm, natural tones and earthen textures that envelope the home embrace an imperfect minimalism.
—Ashna Lulla, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2025
Yes, the global trade system is imperfect.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
The International Criminal Court is the most ambitious and idealistic — if deeply imperfect — version of an global judicial system to enforce human rights.
—Katrin Bennhold, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The warm, natural tones and earthen textures that envelope the home embrace an imperfect minimalism.
—Ashna Lulla, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2025
Yes, the global trade system is imperfect.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfect
Adjective
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That leads estate planners to recommend to some clients an intentionally defective grantor trust (IDGT).—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The parts planning team, which uses a separate system with different data, mistakenly orders a big batch of the now defective parts before getting the update.—
Sean O'Neill,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That means more time for Rojas, who has shown more bad than good to begin this season.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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For electricity generation, water security, or for financial returns, dams are a bad investment.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In April 2024, the New York Court of Appeals overturned Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, ruling that the original trial was flawed due to the inclusion of testimony from three additional accusers who were not part of the charges.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
18 Apr. 2025
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The similarly futile attempts to portray John Walker as a flawed but good man, despite his callous rage and murderous tendencies?—
Nola Pfau,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Imperfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfect. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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