Synonyms for

Faults

Verb / fɔ:lts / Another word for faults — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Faults means mistakes or flaws in something.

Synonyms & similar words

demerit break blame shift mistake error merit fracture geologicalfault fault flaw absolve defect faulting flaws errors defects problems imperfections shortcomings weaknesses issues bugs glitches limitations drawbacks follies mistakes failures inadequacies blemishes deficiencies disadvantages gaps

Synonyms by register

Formal

defects shortcomings imperfections drawbacks

Informal

flaws hang-ups weaknesses downsides

Literary

blemishes stains tarnishes

Antonyms

strengths virtues perfections assets advantages merits qualities

Common collocations

  • find fault with
  • fault lines
  • fault tolerance
  • faulty wiring
  • at fault
  • minor fault
  • major fault
  • detect a fault

Word family

noun fault
verb fault
adjective faulty

Usage note

As a noun, 'faults' refers to imperfections or defects. As a verb, it means to find fault with or blame someone. 'Faulty' is the common adjective form.

Example sentences

  1. There are faults in the road that need to be fixed.
  2. My computer has a lot of faults and keeps crashing.
  3. It's important to recognize our faults and work on improving them.
  4. The chef found some faults with the dish and decided to make some changes.
  5. If we don't fix the faults in the system, it could cause a lot of problems.

Quotes

  • To be wrong is nothing unless you remember it afterward. You can't go on with your life forgetting your faults.
  • A good person finds happiness in bringing happiness to others, not in faults finding.
  • The greatest of faults, I should say, is to be conscious of none.

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