Faulty has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
Adjective
Adjective
1
having a defect
"I returned the appliance because it was defective"
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"
3
Having or displaying faults; not perfect; not adequate or acceptable.
"The faulty brakes caused us to skid on the wet road, forcing everyone to pull over immediately."
Example Sentences
"I returned the appliance because it was defective"
adjective
"he submitted a faulty report"
adjective
"an incorrect transcription"
adjective
"the wrong side of the road"
adjective
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