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

Examples of faulty in a Sentence

the cause of the plane crash was traced to faulty wiring
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The fundamental question the Dolphins need to answer here isn’t about Hill’s faulty attitude. Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025 Other causes include faulty electric equipment igniting, a sudden surge in demand or earthquake tremors. Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025 Investigators have pointed to a bird strike, faulty landing gear and the runway barrier as possible issues. Paolo Confino, Fortune Asia, 11 Jan. 2025 The faulty messages that bombarded residents’ phones multiple times Thursday and Friday — including in the middle of the night — stoked confusion and panic across the vast county of 10 million. Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for faulty 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

faulty

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

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