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faulty

adjective

characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
F
Ends with
Y
Contains
AU
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈfɔːlti

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

    “he submitted a faulty report”

adjective

  1. having a defect

    “I returned the appliance because it was defective”

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Example Sentences

he submitted a faulty report
an incorrect transcription
the wrong side of the road
I returned the appliance because it was defective

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