Synonyms of imperfect

imperfect

adjective

(ˌ)im-ˈpər-fikt 

as in defective

having a fault

an imperfect representation of the circumstances surrounding Paul Revere's famous ride

Synonyms & Similar Words

• defective
• bad
• flawed
• incomplete
• broken
• damaged
• faulty
• inadequate
• amiss
• fallible
• insufficient
• spoiled
• impaired
• on the blink
• hurt
• injured
• deficient
• marred
• blemished
• crippled
• disfigured
• wanting
• vitiated
• harmed
• defaced

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• perfect
• whole
• entire
• flawless
• complete
• intact
• impeccable
• faultless
• unimpaired
• undamaged
• unspoiled
• unblemished

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of imperfect

Dorm decorating includes valuable tasks for college kids, including identifying their needs, planning, budgeting, and coming to terms with imperfect choices. — Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 24 Sep. 2026

But in the meantime, before all these cosmic, life-and-death questions can be answered, this episode of Lanterns makes for a meaningful memorial to a deeply imperfect hero. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

Thus, its Midwest premiere — and the first production of it ever to be mounted by a North American dance company — doesn’t meddle much with the trope of a woman who stands by her (very) imperfect partner. — Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

These graphs, known as random binomial graphs, turned out to provide a useful — if imperfect — way to represent networks. — Paulina Rowińska, Quanta Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026