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The faulty lamp would not turn on.
What does Faulty mean?
having a fault or defect
Dictionary definition
Having a mistake, defect, or weakness that stops something from working well.
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A faulty answer led to the wrong result.
hard
The team replaced the faulty part before the machine failed.
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WordFaulty.
Partadjective.
MeaningFaulty means having a fault or defect.
ExampleExample: The faulty lamp would not turn on.
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- Syllables
- fawlt · ee
- Strongest beat
- fawlt
- Ending
- ee
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- Put a little extra energy on fawlt.
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Synonyms
Words like Faulty
defectiveHaving a problem or flaw.
flawedHaving a weakness or mistake.
Antonyms
Opposite words
workingOperating properly.
soundReliable and in good condition.
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Word family
Faulty word family
Base word
faulty
adjective
faultier
More faulty.
adjective
faultiest
Most faulty.
adjective
faultiness
The quality of being faulty.
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