Synonyms for imperfect

Synonyms for (noun) imperfect

Synonyms: progressive, progressive tense, continuous tense, imperfect, imperfect tense

Definition: a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going

Similar words: tense

Definition: a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time


Synonyms for (adj) imperfect

Synonyms: fallible, frail, imperfect, weak

Definition: wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings

Usage: I'm only a fallible human; frail humanity

Similar words: human

Definition: having human form or attributes as opposed to those of animals or divine beings

Usage: human beings; the human body; human kindness; human frailty


Synonyms: imperfect

Definition: not perfect; defective or inadequate

Usage: had only an imperfect understanding of his responsibilities; imperfect mortals; drainage here is imperfect

Similar words: flawed, blemished

Definition: having a blemish or flaw

Usage: a flawed diamond; an irregular pair of jeans


Similar words: broken

Definition: imperfectly spoken or written

Usage: broken English


Similar words: corrupt, corrupted

Definition: containing errors or alterations

Usage: a corrupt text; spoke a corrupted version of the language


Similar words: defective, faulty

Definition: having a defect

Usage: I returned the appliance because it was defective


Similar words: imperfectible

Definition: capable of being made imperfect


Similar words: irregular

Definition: falling below the manufacturer's standard

Usage: irregular jeans


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