Faulty

usgb/ˈfɔːlti/
adjective

Not made or working properly.

I had to return the laptop because it was faulty
Visual representation of "faulty" - Not made or working properly

Often appears as...

  • faulty mechanism
  • faulty design
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Product Problems

Use 'faulty' when talking about items that don't work as they should.

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The heater is faulty and won't turn on.
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Industry Jargon

'Faulty' is commonly used in manufacturing and retail when discussing defective goods.

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We received several complaints about faulty appliances.
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Subtle Blame

Describing something as 'faulty' subtly implies that there is a responsible party for the defect.

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The accident was caused by a faulty brake system.
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