imperfect

The word “imperfect” has 3 syllables: im-per-fect

It's pronounced as /ɪmˈpɜːfɪkt/

What is synonym and antonym for imperfect?

In the thesaurus, “imperfect” has 49 synonyms and 21 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for imperfect along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for imperfect

amiss
bad
below par
blemished
bottom-of-the-barrel
broken
crippled
damaged
defaced
defective
deficient
disfigured
dud
fallible
faulty
few bugs
flawed
garbage
harmed
hurt
immature
impaired
inadequate
incomplete
inexact
injured
insufficient
junk
lemon
limited
low
marred
minus
on the blink
partial
patchy
rudimentary
schlocky
sick
sketchy
spoiled
two-bit
undeveloped
unfinished
unsound
vicious
vitiated
wanting
warped

Antonyms for imperfect

complete
developed
entire
excellent
faultless
finished
flawless
happy
healthy
impeccable
intact
moral
perfect
pure
unblemished
undamaged
unflawed
unimpaired
unspoiled
well
whole

Meanings of imperfect

noun
1. Something having a minor flaw.
2. (grammar) a tense of verbs used in describing a past action that is incomplete or continuous.
verb
1. To make imperfect.
adjective
1. Not perfect.
2. Unisexual: having either male (with stamens) or female (with pistil) flowers, but not with both.
3. Known or expected to be polyphyletic, as of a form taxon.
4. Lacking some elementary organ that is essential to successful or normal activity.
5. (grammar) belonging to a tense of verbs used in describing a past action that is incomplete or continuous.

Example Sentences

The painting was imperfect, but it still carried a unique charm.
He admitted that his plan was imperfect, but it was the best he could come up with.
Despite her imperfect performance, she received a standing ovation.
The product was returned because it was imperfect and did not meet the standards.
Imperfect conditions on the road made driving more challenging than usual.

On this page you'll find 70 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to imperfect, such as: amiss, bad, below par, blemished, bottom-of-the-barrel, broken, complete.

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