defectiveness

noun

Definition of defectivenessnext
as in impairment

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Recent Examples of defectiveness This worry about defectiveness can lead to a panicked call for literature’s redemption. — Aaron Matz, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defectiveness
  1. impairment
  2. disability
  3. failing
  4. weakness
  5. detriment
  6. fault
Noun
  • Police said in a social media post that officers contacted the man at the scene and observed signs of possible impairment from a central nervous system stimulant.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Accessibility for those with mobility impairments Two of the villas—one Dune One-Bedroom Pool Villa and one Dune Two-Bedroom Pool Villa—are wheelchair accessible.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of impairment
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  • The spokesperson stressed that the agency will still require Head Start programs to provide support for mental and physical health, family and disability services and school readiness preparation, as is mandated by federal law.
    — Maia Nehme, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Benefits are also rising because more people are claiming disability and incapacity benefits.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of disability
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  • These reported failings include understaffing, undertrained employees, and failure to listen to parental concerns, the BBC reported at the time.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Sussman is inclined to see such preferences as further evidence of capitalism’s moral failings.
    — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of failing
Noun
  • On iPhone, Apple says the Passwords app automatically identifies common weaknesses, including passwords that are easy to guess or used multiple times.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Slowik, who was part of Miami’s offensive staff last season while working for McDaniel, is aware of what Wright and Gordon bring to the team, their strengths and weaknesses, and intends to cater the offense to those.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of weakness
Noun
  • Because of that, experts say there is no detriment to English learning when a child is also exposed to another language.
    — Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • These two forces—students using AI to their detriment and colleges using it to their benefit—might seem to be in conflict.
    — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of detriment
Noun
  • The president, who generally resists admitting fault, has recently made several reversals responding to ethical concerns.
    — Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The financial institution did not admit to the allegations, with the settlement reflecting a compromise without any admission of liability, fault, or wrongdoing.
    — Chase Jordan October 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of fault

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“Defectiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defectiveness. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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