defectively (C2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfɛktɪvli/

Definition

In a manner that is incomplete, faulty, or lacking a necessary quality.

Examples

• The software was programmed defectively, leading to frequent system crashes.

• Because the product was manufactured defectively, the company issued a total recall.

• He argued that the legal system functioned defectively in cases involving minor offenses.

Synonyms of defectively

Words with a similar meaning to defectively:

• badly
• poorly
• flawed
• imperfectly

Antonyms of defectively

Words with the opposite meaning to defectively:

• perfectly
• flawlessly

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