Synonyms of faulty

faulty

adjective

ˈfȯl-tē 

as in defective

having a fault

the cause of the plane crash was traced to faulty wiring

Synonyms & Similar Words

• defective
• imperfect
• bad
• flawed
• damaged
• broken
• incomplete
• amiss
• inadequate
• insufficient
• fallible
• on the blink
• spoiled
• injured
• deficient
• impaired
• hurt
• marred
• blemished
• crippled
• disfigured
• wanting
• harmed
• vitiated
• defaced

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• perfect
• intact
• whole
• entire
• complete
• flawless
• faultless
• impeccable
• undamaged
• unimpaired
• unblemished
• unspoiled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of faulty

The largest recall involves Mustangs and faulty wiring that could cause a loss of headlights. — Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Across America, rogue cops have used Flock data to stalk ex-wives and girlfriends, held families at gunpoint after faulty readings, and kept one woman in jail for 13 days before admitting that the cameras had led them astray. — Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026

When Coyote arrives at Kevin’s office, the man wants to aim for only a small settlement for Acme’s faulty rocket shoes despite his client’s wealth of evidence of other product failures. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Detainees have long complained about harsh conditions, including faulty cooling and water systems. — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026