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

  • (..) It's my blood pressure. I'll just take my pill. You're killing me. Yes. Perhaps some water. Yeah. Fool. You have a defective carafe. Allow me to blot you. I will blot you. Idiot. I had an aunt who suffered from high blood pressure. She was attended successfully (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther