FAULTY Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

faulty

adjective

ˈfȯl-tē

Definition of faulty

as in defective

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

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Recent Examples of faulty Expanding on the character designs, Hirota underlined the quirky looks and the singularity of his artistic direction, directly inspired by child’s play and faulty craft. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 22 June 2026 Attorneys for plaintiffs in the case say Hochman is vastly overstating the level of fraud and relying on databases with faulty information about who was incarcerated in county custody as a juvenile. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 The fire, sparked by faulty Pacific Gas and Electric power lines, claimed 85 lives, destroyed over 18,000 structures, and forced tens of thousands of residents to flee. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 26 June 2026 Everyday businesses most at risk To counter the threat, businesses and leaders should invest in cyber defenses, upgrade old systems or patch faulty software, and limit who has access to critical systems, the Five Eyes leaders said. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for faulty

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defective

Adjective

Avila's family sued Tesla last week, alleging her death resulted from the company's gross negligence and failure to warn consumers that its self-driving systems were defective.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Warranty costs are the expenses an automaker incurs to cover repairs, replacements and other costs for defective parts or workmanship under a certain period of time or miles driven after customers purchase a new vehicle.

— Michael Wayland, CNBC, 3 July 2026

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