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Meaning of faulty
The primary meaning of "faulty" is something that has a defect or imperfection, making it unsatisfactory or not functioning properly.
Etymology of faulty
The word "faulty" originates from the Old French word "faute," meaning "lack" or "defect," which is derived from the Latin word "faultus," the past participle of "fallere," meaning "to deceive" or "to fail"
Historically, the word "faulty" has been used to describe something that is imperfect, defective, or flawed, and its usage has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to defects, imperfections, and inadequacies
Synonyms
defective
flawed
imperfect
inadequate
insufficient
malfunctioning
substandard
unsatisfactory
broken
damaged
deteriorated
imperfectly
inoperative
deficient
fallible
fragile
frail
incomplete
inaccurate
incorrect
ineffective
inefficient
inept
subpar
defective
aberrant
anomalous
defective
faulty
imperfect
inadequate
Definitions
- Having a defect or imperfection that makes something unsatisfactory or not functioning properly
- * Having a weakness or flaw in character or behavior
Usage Examples
- The company recalled the faulty products to replace them with new ones
- * The faulty wiring caused a fire in the building
- * She was frustrated with her faulty computer that kept crashing