faults
word · lemma: fault
Definition
'Faults' are mistakes, problems, or weaknesses in someone or something. It can also mean responsibility for something bad that happened.
Usage & Nuances
This word is a bit formal/neutral and used for both objects ('mechanical faults') and people ('character faults'). Common phrases: 'find faults', 'admit your faults', 'it's not your fault'. Sometimes confused with 'mistake' (action, not quality). In geology, a 'fault' means a crack in the earth.
Example Sentences
Don’t blame yourself, it wasn’t your faults.
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She always points out other people’s faults.
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The machine has some faults that need repair.
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We all have our own faults.
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His biggest faults are actually what make him interesting.
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Despite its faults, the car still runs pretty well.
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