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
Recent Examples on the Web In the view of some critics, the real problem is not the definition’s faulty application but its flawed content, in particular its vague examples of anti-Israel speech, which blur the line between antisemitism and anti-Zionism. Eyal Press, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2024 Among them: a missing drug order, a faulty medication dispenser, and a hurricane that hampered the drug supply. Tara Bannow, STAT, 13 Mar. 2024 The review pointed to non-comprehensive law enforcement training, faulty communication and poor equipment as responsible for the fumbled response. Greg Wehner, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2024 The disciplinary action is the latest twist in a DWP corruption saga that largely centered on the role of the L.A. city attorney’s office and how its lawyers responded to litigation over a faulty billing system. Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024 The faulty protein in CF cannot control the balance of salt and water in the body, which results in mucus that is unusually thick and sweat that is unusually salty. Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2024 In taking on that obligation, the company also took on an inventory of homes more than 100 years old, burdened by problems such as outdated and faulty plumbing, old heating and electrical systems, asbestos, lead paint and aging wood. Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2024 There have been some notable failures in the system over the last several months, including a number of derailments owing to various causes — human error, faulty tracks, vandalism and perhaps, in one case, loose bolts. David Waldstein, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2024 Baldwin’s defense team has suggested the actor’s prop gun was faulty and may have malfunctioned, leading to its discharge — a theory that is expected to be a centerpiece of the actor’s defense. Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

faulty

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

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