LookItUpfaulty
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈfɔlti/ · UK /ˈfɔːlti/
faulty means: Something with a problem that prevents it from working properly.
adjective
NOT WORKINGB1
Something with a problem that prevents it from working properly.
- The switch is faulty.
- They replaced the faulty battery.
- A faulty cable caused the machine to stop.
HAS ERRORSB2
Containing mistakes or weaknesses that make it unreliable or unacceptable.
- His reasoning was faulty.
- A faulty design made the bridge unsafe.
- The report reached a faulty conclusion from limited evidence.
Questions about faulty
What does faulty mean?
Something with a problem that prevents it from working properly.
What is faulty in other languages?
Türkçe: arızalı · Español: defectuoso · Français: défectueux · Deutsch: defekt · Italiano: difettoso · 日本語: 故障した
How do you pronounce faulty?
In American English /ˈfɔlti/; in British English /ˈfɔːlti/.
How do you use faulty in a sentence?
The switch is faulty. They replaced the faulty battery.
Learn faulty while you read
LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.
Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad