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faulty

fault·y [ fáwltee ] (comparative fault·i·er, superlative fault·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
with faults: containing flaws, especially ones that cause malfunctions
faulty wiring
faulty logic


fault·i·ly adverb
fault·i·ness noun
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