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单词 faulty
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faulty

adjective

ˈfȯl-tē How to pronounce faulty (audio)
faultier; faultiest
: marked by fault or defect : imperfect
faultily
ˈfȯl-tə-lē How to pronounce faulty (audio)
adverb
faultiness
ˈfȯl-tē-nəs How to pronounce faulty (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • amiss
  • bad
  • defective
  • flawed
  • imperfect
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Example Sentences

the cause of the plane crash was traced to faulty wiring
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

faulty

adjective

ˈfȯl-tē How to pronounce faulty (audio)
faultier; faultiest
: having a fault, flaw, or weakness : imperfect

faulty

adjective

as in defective
having a fault the cause of the plane crash was traced to faulty wiring

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • defective
  • flawed
  • imperfect
  • bad
  • damaged
  • broken
  • incomplete
  • amiss
  • inadequate
  • marred
  • insufficient
  • fallible
  • impaired
  • on the blink
  • crippled
  • spoiled
  • injured
  • hurt
  • blemished
  • deficient
  • harmed
  • disfigured
  • vitiated
  • defaced
  • wanting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • perfect
  • intact
  • whole
  • faultless
  • flawless
  • complete
  • entire
  • impeccable
  • undamaged
  • unimpaired
  • unblemished
  • unspoiled
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