defectively

🇺🇸 /dɪˈfektɪvli/ 🇬🇧 /dɪˈfektɪvli/
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adverb
R

in a way that shows a fault or faults, or that something is not perfect or complete

The machine was built defectively and broke down frequently.

translation

adv. in a way that shows a fault or faults, or that something is not perfect or complete