malfunctioning Synonyms

malfunctioning Meaning

Wordnet

malfunctioning (a)

not performing or able to perform its regular function

malfunctioning Sentence Examples

  1. The malfunctioning traffic light was causing a chaotic intersection.
  2. The malfunctioning refrigerator spoiled all the groceries in the freezer.
  3. The malfunctioning alarm system sent out false alerts, causing undue panic.
  4. The malfunctioning water pump left the town without running water.
  5. The malfunctioning engine caused the car to stall in the middle of the road.
  6. The malfunctioning computer network brought down the entire system.
  7. The malfunctioning medical equipment endangered the patient's life.
  8. The malfunctioning gas line caused an explosion, damaging the building.
  9. The malfunctioning elevator trapped passengers for hours.
  10. The malfunctioning smoke detector failed to alert residents to a fire, putting their safety at risk.

FAQs About the word malfunctioning

not performing or able to perform its regular function

nonfunctioning, down, inoperable,broken, nonfunctional, inoperative, on the blink,out of commission, unusable, nonoperating

functioning, operating, working,operating, operational, operative, operational, functioning, functional, functional

The malfunctioning traffic light was causing a chaotic intersection.

The malfunctioning refrigerator spoiled all the groceries in the freezer.

The malfunctioning alarm system sent out false alerts, causing undue panic.

The malfunctioning water pump left the town without running water.