Imperfect: meaning, definitions and examples

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imperfect

[ ɪmˈpərfɪkt ]

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grammar

Not perfect; faulty or incomplete.

Synonyms

defective, flawed, incomplete

Examples of usage

The painting was beautiful, but there were some imperfections in the details.
His plan was good, but it had some imperfections that needed to be addressed.

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psychology

A belief or attitude that one is flawed in a specific way.

Synonyms

defect, flaw, shortcoming

Examples of usage

She struggled with feelings of imperfection and inadequacy.
His perfectionism often stemmed from a deep-seated fear of imperfection.

Translations

Translations of the word "imperfect" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imperfeito

🇮🇳 अपूर्ण

🇩🇪 unvollkommen

🇮🇩 tidak sempurna

🇺🇦 недосконалий

🇵🇱 niedoskonały

🇯🇵 不完全

🇫🇷 imparfait

🇪🇸 imperfecto

🇹🇷 kusurlu

🇰🇷 불완전한

🇸🇦 غير كامل

🇨🇿 nedokonalý

🇸🇰 nedokonalý

🇨🇳 不完美的

🇸🇮 nepopoln

🇮🇸 ófullkominn

🇰🇿 жетілмеген

🇬🇪 არასრულყოფილი

🇦🇿 qüsurlu

🇲🇽 imperfecto

Word origin

The word 'imperfect' originated from the Latin word 'imperfectus', which means 'unfinished' or 'incomplete'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The concept of imperfection is a common theme in philosophy, art, and psychology, reflecting the human experience of fallibility and the constant pursuit of improvement.