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DEFECTIVE Synonyms

There are 2 synonyms of the word defective. (exact relations)
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faulty
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a defect

• characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

bad
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having undesirable or negative qualities

• feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

noun

• that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency

adverb

• with great intensity (`bad' is a nonstandard variant for `badly')

• very much; strongly

adjective satellite

• serious or severe

• feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad')

• (of foodstuffs) not in an edible or usable condition

• not capable of being collected

• below average in quality or performance

• nonstandard

• not financially safe or secure

• physically unsound or diseased

• capable of harming

• characterized by wickedness or immorality

• reproduced fraudulently

• not working properly

Alternatives for FAULTY

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