defective

• Описывает что-то, имеющее изъян или несовершенство, мешающее правильному функционированию.

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.

   Неисправный

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

   Synonymsbrokenfaultyflawedinoperativemalfunctioning

   Antonymsfunctioningintactoperativesoundworking

2. Incomplete or lackingB2formal

   Lacking something essential; incomplete or imperfect.

   Неполный или недостаточный

   • 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.

   Synonymsdeficientfaultyflawedimperfectinadequateincompleteinsufficientlackingwanting

   Antonymscompleteentireintactperfectsoundwhole