Flawful

/ˈflɔːfəl/ adjective

Definition

Full of flaws; having many imperfections or defects.

Etymology

From 'flaw' plus the suffix '-ful' (from Old English '-full'), meaning 'full of'. This word follows the standard English pattern for creating adjectives describing abundance or fullness of a quality.

Kelly Says

While 'flawful' is grammatically correct, English speakers almost never use it—we prefer 'flawed' instead, which shows how language doesn't always take the logical path even when it could!

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