defective

• Descreve algo que tem defeito, falha ou imperfeição que prejudica seu funcionamento correto ou sua qualidade. Pode indicar produto com problema de fabricação, equipamento que não funciona bem ou algo incompleto ou inadequado.

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.

   Defeituoso

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

   Sinônimosbrokenfaultyflawedinoperativemalfunctioning

   Antônimosfunctioningintactoperativesoundworking

2. Incomplete or lackingB2formal

   Lacking something essential; incomplete or imperfect.

   Incompleto ou deficiente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdeficientfaultyflawedimperfectinadequateincompleteinsufficientlackingwanting

   Antônimoscompleteentireintactperfectsoundwhole