Meaning of the word faulty in English

What does faulty mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

faulty

US /ˈfɑːl.t̬i/
UK /ˈfɒl.ti/
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Adjective

1.

not working correctly or made correctly; having defects

Example:
The washing machine is faulty and needs to be repaired.
He was dismissed due to faulty workmanship.
2.

wrong or mistaken

Example:
His reasoning was faulty, leading to the wrong conclusion.
The entire premise of the argument was faulty.