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 quotes

  • (..) Hey look this train has left the station. We can't exactly go out to the world and say. "Sorry, we released a defective product." So no matter what we do, we just need to keep him on the streets. What about the interviews? Cancel them, cancel all of them. Everything. In fact, Dennett... (..)
    2014 RoboCop