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faulty

adjective

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Meaning

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Having a defect or flaw; not working correctly or as expected.

Example Sentence

The engineer discovered that the bridge's faulty design was the cause of the collapse.

Usage Note

Used to describe objects, systems, or processes that are not functioning properly due to a defect or error, indicating a problem that needs to be fixed.