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faulty

UK
/ˈfɔːlti/
US
/ˈfɔlti/

Translations

faultyadjective
faultier
Comp.
faultiest
Super.
UK
/ˈfɔːlti/
US
/ˈfɔlti/
défectueuxSe dit surtout d’un objet, d’un appareil ou d’un système qui présente un défaut ou ne fonctionne pas correctement.
The faulty wiring caused the lights to flicker intermittently.
Le câblage défectueux faisait clignoter les lumières par intermittence.
erronéEmploi courant pour une idée, un raisonnement ou une information contenant des erreurs.
The faulty reasoning in his argument was quickly pointed out by the professor.
Le raisonnement erroné de son argument a été rapidement relevé par le professeur.
Additional translations
failléTerme géologique.
fautifSens ancien ou littéraire : moralement en faute, blâmable.
Synonyms
defective
imperfect
flawed
erroneous
unsound
inaccurate
malfunctioning
broken
Antonyms
perfect
flawless
sound
unblemished

Definitions

faultyadjective
Having defects or imperfections; not working correctly.
The faulty wiring caused the lights to flicker intermittently.
Containing mistakes or errors.
The faulty reasoning in his argument was quickly pointed out by the professor.
Geology: Marked by or traversed with faults (fractures) in rock strata; faulted.
The region's faulty bedrock poses challenges for tunnel engineers.
Archaic: Morally imperfect or blameworthy.
Though faulty in many ways, the ruler was loved by his people.
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