faulty
pronunciation
How to pronounce faulty in British English:
UK [ˈfɔːlti]
How to pronounce faulty in American English:
US [ˈfɔːlti]
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- Adjective:
- characterized by errors
- having a defect
Word Origin
- faulty (adj.)
- "containing faults, errors, or defects," late 14c., from fault (n.) + -y (2). Related: Faultily; faultiness.
Example
- 1. Need a lawyer who specialises in faulty ballots ?
- 2. You may be basing your life on a faulty life metaphor .
- 3. Some of this faulty decision-making may also reflect the underlying rationale of hedge-fund investments .
- 4. Voter registration began on january 15th and is lurching ahead , despite delays and faulty equipment .
- 5. Rules to prevent financial fraud or toxic dumping or faulty medical devices -- these don 't destroy the free market .