# faultily

**Pronunciation:** /ˈfɔːtɪli/ · FAW-tih-lee

**CEFR level:** C1

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

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

- imperfectly — General term for not being perfect.
- incorrectly — Emphasizes deviation from what is right or true.
- erroneously — Suggests a mistake or error in judgment or fact, often more formal.
- defectively — Highlights the presence of a flaw or imperfection, especially in manufacturing.

## Antonyms

- perfectly — Without any flaws or errors.
- correctly — In the right or proper way.

## Collocations

- faultily wired — The old house was faultily wired, posing a fire hazard.
- faultily designed — The product was faultily designed, leading to frequent malfunctions.

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