faulty
ˈfɔːlti
faultierfaultiest
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Definition of faulty - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
equipmentnot functioning correctly due to a problem
  • The faulty printer jammed every time.
defective malfunctioning
2.
defectivehaving defects or imperfections
  • The faulty machine stopped working suddenly.
defective flawed imperfect
3.
logiccontaining errors or mistakes in reasoning
  • His faulty logic led to wrong conclusions.
erroneous flawed incorrect
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Origin of faulty

Old French, faute (lack)

Terms with faulty included in their meaning

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badadj.
machine
not functioning properly or faulty
product warranty
protected by a promise to repair or replace if faulty
faulty thinking
preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience
commerce
request the return of a faulty product
consumer goods
request to return a faulty product
amissadj.
faulty
not functioning properly or as expected
business
written promise that a sold item will be fixed or replaced if faulty
product status
protected by a promise to repair or replace if faulty

Examples of faulty in a sentence

  • We returned the faulty device for a refund.
  • The faulty wiring caused a fire hazard.
  • She returned the faulty product for a refund.
  • Her argument was based on faulty premises.
  • The faulty reasoning was evident in his speech.

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  1. French:défectueux, incorrect, ...
  2. German:defekt, mangelhaft, ...
  3. Italian:difettoso, imperfetto, ...
  4. Spanish:defectuoso, imperfecto, ...
  5. Portuguese:defeituoso, imperfeito, ...
  6. Chinese:故障的, 有缺陷的, ...
  7. Japanese:故障した, 不良の, ...
  8. Arabic:مَعْطُوب, مَعِيب, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְקוּלְקָל, פָּגוּם, ...
  10. Russian:неисправный, с изъяном, ...
  11. Ukrainian:несправний, помилковий, ...
  12. Hindi:खराब, गलत, ...

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