Faulty

/ˈfɔːlti/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

having defects or shortcomings; not working correctly.

The faulty wiring in the house caused several power outages.

characterized by errors or mistakes.

The faulty logic in his argument led to a flawed conclusion.

not functioning as intended; defective.

She returned the faulty appliance to the store for a refund.

descriptive of a system or procedure that has issues affecting its performance.

The faulty system failed to detect the fraud attempts.

Middle English, from fault + -y

faulty assumption

A belief that is incorrect or not based on solid evidence.

faulty reasoning

Logic that has errors or is flawed.

fault

A mistake or error in judgment.

defect

A shortcoming, imperfection, or lack.

Having issues or not up to standard.

That car is faulty, man. It's always breaking down.

Something that's messed up or not right.

His plans were totally faulty; everything went wrong.