defective

Definition

  • adjective: having a problem or fault that prevents something from working correctly
  • adjective: imperfect in form or function
  • synonyms: aberrant, abroad, adrift

Examples

  • Our car had 'defective' [='faulty'] brakes, so we had them replaced.

  • This computer is 'defective'. I want my money back.

  • The disease is caused by a 'defective' gene.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Right, that's right. OK, so , Fairy Godmother, it's time to create me a wish. I want in...to special... How dare you come back in here? You recalcitrant, unworthy, defective, urchin, freak! Oh...God I'm sorry, that's just not the answer we were looking for. "Clear." Welome back to the bonus round. (..)
    2014 The Amazing Spider-Man 2