English · Word Candidate

faulty

/ˈfɒlti/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: faultier · faultiest

Meaning · English

Having or displaying faults; not perfect; not adequate or acceptable.

Adjective

They replaced the faulty wiring and it has worked fine ever since.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “faulty” mean?

Having or displaying faults; not perfect; not adequate or acceptable.

Is “faulty” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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