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

Example Sentences

the cause of the plane crash was traced to faulty wiring
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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 31 May. 2023.

Kids Definition

faulty

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

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