faulty

adjective
UK: /ˈfɔːlti/
US: /ˈfɔːlti/

  1. Not working correctly; having defects.

    1. The radio is faulty, so I can't listen to it.
    2. We returned the faulty kettle to the shop for a full refund.

  2. Imperfect or defective, either physically or in its construction or design.

    1. My phone has a faulty screen and is hard to use.
    2. The bridge collapsed because of faulty construction and poor materials.

Synonyms

defective imperfect flawed broken

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "faulty" in English means: Not working correctly; having defects., Imperfect or defective, either physically or in its construction or design..

The phonetic transcription of "faulty" is /ˈfɔːlti/ in British English and /ˈfɔːlti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "faulty": defective, imperfect, flawed, broken.

Example usage of "faulty": "The radio is faulty, so I can't listen to it.". More examples on the page.