Faultiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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faultiest
[ ˈfɔltiˌɪst ]
most defective
The term 'faultiest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'faulty,' which describes something that has defects or is not functioning properly. When something is referred to as faultiest, it suggests that it contains more faults or defects than all others being compared. This can apply to objects, systems, or even processes that fail to meet necessary standards of quality or functionality. It's often used in assessments of products, technologies, or any situation where performance is evaluated against a benchmark.
Synonyms
defective, flawed, imperfect, unsound.
Examples of usage
- This was the faultiest machine in the workshop.
- His argument was the faultiest among all presented.
- The faultiest part of the car led to its breakdown.
Translations
Translations of the word "faultiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais defeituoso
🇮🇳 सबसे दोषपूर्ण
🇩🇪 fehlerhafteste
🇮🇩 paling cacat
🇺🇦 найбільш дефектний
🇵🇱 najbardziej wadliwy
🇯🇵 最も欠陥のある
🇫🇷 le plus défectueux
🇪🇸 el más defectuoso
🇹🇷 en hatalı
🇰🇷 가장 결함이 있는
🇸🇦 الأكثر عيوبًا
🇨🇿 nejvíce vadný
🇸🇰 najviac vadný
🇨🇳 最有缺陷的
🇸🇮 najbolj pokvarjen
🇮🇸 fyndast í mestu galla
🇰🇿 ең ақаулы
🇬🇪 ყველაზე ნაკლი
🇦🇿 ən qüsurlu
🇲🇽 el más defectuoso
Etymology
The word 'faulty' originates from the Middle English term 'fawlte', which is derived from the Old French 'faulte', meaning 'a defect' or 'a failing'. This Old French term itself comes from the Latin word 'fallere', which means 'to deceive or disappoint'. As languages evolved, 'faulty' began to take on the meaning of something that is not functioning as expected or is defective in some way. The superlative form 'faultiest' developed as a way to describe the extreme extent of these defects when compared to others in the same category. Over time, the usage of 'faultiest' has expanded beyond physical objects to encompass arguments, reasoning, and even behavior that is considered to have significant failings.