faultily (C1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːtɪli/

Definition

In a way that is imperfect, incorrect, or contains a defect or error.

Examples

• The old printer was working faultily, often jamming paper and producing blurry images.

• Due to the instructions being faultily written, many users struggled to assemble the furniture correctly.

• The bridge was constructed faultily, leading to structural weaknesses that required immediate repair.

Synonyms of faultily

Words with a similar meaning to faultily:

• imperfectly
• incorrectly
• erroneously
• defectively

Antonyms of faultily

Words with the opposite meaning to faultily:

• perfectly
• correctly

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