Meaning
faulty, defective
- having an imperfection, flaw, or manufacturing defect
In a sentence
Ho restituito il telefono al negozio perché era difettoso.
I returned the phone to the store because it was faulty.
La fabbrica ha richiamato le automobili con freni difettosi.
The factory recalled the cars with defective brakes.
Questa cerniera è difettosa e non si chiude bene.
This zipper is faulty and does not close properly.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| difettoso | masculine · singular |
| difettosa | feminine · singular |
| difettosi | masculine · plural |
| difettose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly used when returning retail items or discussing warranties.
- Related to the noun 'difetto' (flaw, defect).