Synonyms of faulty

faulty

adjective

ˈfȯl-tē 

as in defective

having a fault

the cause of the plane crash was traced to faulty wiring

Synonyms & Similar Words

• defective
• imperfect
• bad
• flawed
• damaged
• broken
• incomplete
• amiss
• inadequate
• insufficient
• fallible
• on the blink
• spoiled
• injured
• deficient
• impaired
• hurt
• marred
• blemished
• crippled
• disfigured
• wanting
• harmed
• vitiated
• defaced

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• perfect
• intact
• whole
• entire
• complete
• flawless
• faultless
• impeccable
• undamaged
• unimpaired
• unblemished
• unspoiled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of faulty

The agency added that there were 76 customers, two pilots, and two flight attendants on board the flight at the time of the faulty landing. —Stepheny Price, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025

The state must act quickly to correct a faulty decision on the future of the Capitol Area System. —David Englert, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2025

Also, job training programs, volunteering and education, unless in a degree program, generally don’t come with health insurance coverage, making this reasoning faulty. —Nicole Huberfeld, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2025

Craft Men’s Pure Trail Trail-Running Shoes, $85 (originally $170) Craft Men’s Pure Trail Trail-Running Shoes Best Camping and Hiking Deals Don’t get caught with faulty outdoor gear this spring. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2025