defective -
Having a fault or flaw, not working properly, not meeting the required standard or quality.
Since the car was still under warranty, they were able to replace the defective parts in the car at no cost.
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malfunction -
A failure to function properly – when a machine or system doesn’t work as intended.
The elevator stopped due to a technical malfunction.
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snap -
To break suddenly.
When Phil was climbing the ladder, he saw that one of its rungs had started to break,and would snap completely if he stepped on it.
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tenuous -
Very weak or slight; lacking strength or substance; an opinion that is not well supported, having little basis or justification.
The evidence against the suspect was tenuous at best.
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drawback -
A disadvantage or problem that makes something less attractive.
They liked their apartment, but a major drawback was that it was a 20 minute walk from the nearest bus stop.
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malaise -
A societal or group-wide sense of dissatisfaction or stagnation, often in politics or economics.
There was a growing malaise among the population due to rising prices and unemployment.
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bland -
Without any distinctive characteristics; uninteresting and dull; without flavor, excitement, or strong emotion.
They didn't like eating at that restaurant because they found the food bland and tasteless.
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limp -
Walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot
After being tackled too hard, Howard limped as his coach and teammate assisted him towards the bench.
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devoid -
Not possessing a quality or element typically expected.
Her apology seemed devoid of sincerity, and their relationship did not recover after her negative behavior.
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decrepit -
(of a person) elderly and infirm
Maryanne was viewed as decrepit due to her age-related physical ailments, but she was as feisty and sharp as people half her age.
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innocuous -
Not harmful or dangerous; safe.
The spider looked scary, but it was completely innocuous and couldn’t bite humans.
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foible -
A minor fault or weakness in someone's character.
Before going to sleep, Alan prayed "I am sorry about the terrible thing I did today, but please forgive me because You know that all people make mistakes and have foibles."
