imperfect

Example Sentences

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The U.S. remains what it has long been: a contentious, often frustrating democracy shaped by competing interests and imperfect leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Each one was slightly imperfect, dusted generously with cinnamon.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

The San Fernando Valley native is a brilliant director who has made sprawling, messy epics about imperfect people synonymous with his name, like John Ford with Westerns or A24 with art house flicks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

The twin roles fall right in line with other characters designed for Jordan by Coogler, who has featured the actor in all of his films -- always a complicated, imperfect man.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

It’s odd to hear; most of the Folk are musically gifted, but I like her tune better for being imperfect.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black