defective

• Bezeichnet etwas, das einen Fehler, Mangel oder Schaden aufweist und dadurch nicht richtig funktioniert oder unvollständig ist.

Describes something that has a flaw or imperfection, preventing it from functioning correctly.

1. Not working properlyB1formal

   Having a fault or flaw that prevents something from functioning correctly.

   Defekt

   • The company recalled all defective products.
   • The engine was defective and had to be replaced.
   • She returned the defective phone for a refund.

   Synonymebrokenfaultyflawedinoperativemalfunctioning

   Antonymefunctioningintactoperativesoundworking

2. Incomplete or lackingB2formal

   Lacking something essential; incomplete or imperfect.

   Unvollständig oder mangelhaft

   • The argument was defective because it lacked evidence.
   • His reasoning was defective and full of logical gaps.
   • The contract was considered defective due to missing signatures.

   Synonymedeficientfaultyflawedimperfectinadequateincompleteinsufficientlackingwanting

   Antonymecompleteentireintactperfectsoundwhole