Faulty (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Having a defect; "I returned the appliance because it was defective".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company is recalling all their faulty products due to safety concerns.
- After using the brand new phone for a week, I discovered it had a faulty battery that drained quickly.
- The mechanic told us that the faulty brakes on our car were causing the screeching noise.
- She was frustrated when she realized she had bought a faulty DVD player that wouldn't play any discs.
- The electronic toy was faulty right out of the box and refused to turn on.
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Meaning 2
Characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules; "he submitted a faulty report"; "an incorrect transcription"; "the wrong side of the road".
Classification
All adjective clusters.