faulty

• Descreve algo que tem defeito ou falha, por isso não funciona corretamente. Pode se referir a objetos, sistemas, raciocínio ou argumentos que apresentam erro, imperfeição ou inconsistência.

Describes something that has a defect or flaw, causing it to not work correctly.

1. Not working correctlyB1formal

   Having a defect or flaw; not functioning properly.

   Defeituoso

   • The faulty wiring caused a short circuit.
   • We returned the faulty product to the store.
   • The machine stopped working due to a faulty component.

   Sinônimosbrokendamageddefectiveflawedinoperativemalfunctioningnonfunctional

   Antônimosfunctionalintactoperationalsoundworking

2. Containing errorsB2formal

   Containing mistakes or inaccuracies.

   Errado

   • The report was based on faulty data.
   • His reasoning was faulty and led to a wrong conclusion.
   • The faulty logic in the argument was easy to spot.

   Sinônimoserroneousfallaciousflawedinaccurateincorrectinvalidmistakenwrong

   Antônimosaccuratecorrectflawlessperfectsound