faulty
Americanadjective
adjective
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defective or imperfect
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archaic culpable
Other Word Forms
- faultily adverb
- faultiness noun
- nonfaulty adjective
- unfaulty adjective
Etymology
Origin of faulty
First recorded in 1300–50, faulty is from the Middle English word fauty. See fault, -y 1
Example Sentences
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A global recall would affect a "mid-six-figure number" of cars, the spokesman said, adding that the company would write to owners to replace potentially faulty starters.
From Barron's
"The radar on the bridge hadn't been working for over a year, the life-saving equipment wasn't working and there were numerous faulty fire sensors."
From BBC
That’s a lot of money, but its estimates are based on faulty assumptions.
Dutch electronics and medical device manufacturer Philips said Tuesday that it had bounced back into the black in 2025, as it seeks to turn the page on a scandal over faulty sleep apnoea machines.
From Barron's
Any products purchased on or after 5 February will not be eligible for returns unless they are faulty.
From BBC
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