faulty
word
Definition
Something that is faulty has a problem, defect, or does not work correctly.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly for mechanical or electronic things, but can also describe logic, arguments, or systems. Common collocations: 'faulty wiring', 'faulty brakes', 'faulty reasoning'. Less formal than 'defective', which is often used in technical or legal contexts.
Spanish: defectuoso - averiadoPortuguese (BR): com defeito - defeituosoPortuguese (PT): com defeito - defeituosoChinese (Simplified): 有缺陷的 - 出故障的Chinese (Traditional): 有缺陷的 - 出故障的Hindi: खराब - दोषपूर्णArabic: معيب - غير سليمBengali: ত্রুটিপূর্ণ - খারাপ - অকার্যকরRussian: неисправный - бракованный - дефектныйJapanese: 故障した - 欠陥のあるVietnamese: bị lỗi - bị hỏngKorean: 고장난 - 결함이 있는Turkish: arızalı - kusurluUrdu: خراب - ناقصIndonesian: rusak - cacat
Example Sentences
The phone is faulty and won't turn on.
basic
There was a faulty wire in the lamp.
basic
We returned the faulty product to the store.
basic
His theory was based on faulty reasoning.
natural
Turns out the problem was just a faulty battery.
natural
They recalled the cars because of faulty brakes.
natural