faultier; faultiest
: marked by fault or defect : imperfect
faultily adverb
faultiness noun

Examples of faulty in a Sentence

the cause of the plane crash was traced to faulty wiring
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The Whoopi Goldberg War Room™ has detected a new international threat: Cyber terrorists using the actress' image to hawk faulty weight-loss supplements! EW.com, 5 Feb. 2025 In testing, the zoom control was unresponsive at first, and the gimbal displayed a red Bluetooth indicator light, meaning the Bluetooth connection was faulty. PCMAG, 4 Feb. 2025 In a lengthy expose, the Chicago Tribune detailed the study’s flawed methodology and faulty conclusions. Charles "cully" Stimson/the Heritage Foundation, Boston Herald, 3 Feb. 2025 He’s already played a key role in Congressional investigations into faulty aircraft produced by Boeing and in producing legislation to increase flight safety. Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for faulty 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of faulty was in the 14th century

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“Faulty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faulty. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

faulty

adjective
faultier; faultiest
: having a fault or weakness : imperfect
faultily adverb
faultiness noun

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