Word
defective
Meanings
Having a fault or flaw; not working correctly or meeting the expected standard.
Not fully developed or impaired in some way (used to describe a part, ability, or system).
Definition
Defective means having a fault or flaw that prevents something from working properly.
If something is defective, it has a problem in the way it was made or a part is damaged, so it does not work as it should. The defect can make the item unsafe, unreliable, or lower in quality. The word is often used for products, parts, or systems that fail to meet a standard.
Examples
- The headphones were defective, so I returned them the next day.
- We discovered a defective wire that kept the lamp from turning on.
- The company recalled the defective batch of car seats.
- If the product is defective, you can request a refund.
- The technician replaced the defective part in under an hour.
More adjectives
- agnostic Agnostic describes someone who believes it is not possible to know for sure whether a god exists.
- pragmatic Pragmatic means focused on practical results rather than theory or ideals.
- ubiquitous Present everywhere or in many places at the same time.
- cynical Cynical describes believing that people are mainly motivated by self-interest and not sincere.
- apathetic Apathetic means showing little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.