faulty Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite having a defect
    defective.
    • I returned the appliance because it was defective
  2. adjective satellite characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules; the wrong side of the road"
    incorrect; wrong.
    • he submitted a faulty report
    • an incorrect transcription

WordNet


Fault"y adjective
Definitions
  1. Containing faults, blemishes, or defects; imperfect; not fit for the use intended.
    Created once So goodly and erect, though faulty since. Milton.
  2. Guilty of a fault, or of faults; hence, blamable; worthy of censure. Shak.
    The king doth speak . . . as one which is faulty. 2 Sam. xiv. 13.

Webster 1913