Definition of faulty Faulty

/fɔˈlti/ - [foltee] - fault•y

We found 9 definitions of faulty from 6 different sources.

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What does faulty mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

faulty, faultier, faultiest

faulty - characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules; "he submitted a faulty report"; "an incorrect transcription"; the wrong side of the road"
  incorrect, wrong
  inaccurate not exact; "an inaccurate translation"; "the thermometer is inaccurate"
faulty - having a defect; "I returned the appliance because it was defective"
  defective
  imperfect not perfect; defective or inadequate; "had only an imperfect understanding of his responsibilities"; "imperfect mortals"; "drainage here is imperfect"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • faulty (a.)
    Containing faults, blemishes, or defects; imperfect; not fit for the use intended.
  • faulty (a.)
    Guilty of a fault, or of faults; hence, blamable; worthy of censure.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • faulty
    Containing one error or several errors.

Proverbs DictionaryProverbs Dictionary 📗

  • faulty
    The faulty stands on his guard.

Part of speech

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  • faulty, adjective.

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