Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for defective

defective

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He added the accused was "going far too fast" in what was described as a "defective" car.

Read more on BBC

The order was related to a violation on plumbing that may have been defective, not working, or poorly maintained.

Read more on BBC

Earlier this month the Conservative MP Neil Shastri-Hurst called in parliament for an independent inquiry into the extent of hearing loss linked to the earplugs and other potentially defective equipment.

Read more on BBC

These are not thought to be connected to defective mitochondria.

Read more on BBC

He once kicked a movie star out of his shop because the star brought back a pair of patent leather shoes that he claimed were defective.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement