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Fault Definition & Meaning

1. A mistake or error made by someone.

Example: It was my fault that i forgot to bring the keys.

2. A flaw or defect in something.

Example: The car's brakes failed due to a fault in the system.

3. Responsibility for a problem or mistake.

Example: The company accepted fault for the defective product.

4. A crack or break in the earth's crust.

Example: The earthquake was caused by a fault in the tectonic plates.

5. A weakness or failing in someone's character or behavior.

Example: His fault is that he can be too stubborn at times.

Examples of the word fault used in sentences.

  • It's not your fault that the bus was late.
  • I can't find my phone, it's probably my fault for misplacing it.
  • The game was lost due to the team's fault in not coordinating properly.
  • It's not the fault of the restaurant that the food was cold, it must have gotten cold during delivery.
  • I'm sorry, it was my fault that I didn't finish the project on time.
  • We can't blame the weatherman for getting the forecast wrong, it's not his fault if the weather changes unexpectedly.
  • It's my fault that I didn't check the expiration date before buying the milk, now it has gone bad.
  • Don't be too hard on yourself, it's not your fault that the presentation didn't go as planned.
  • The car accident was caused by a mechanical fault in the engine, not by the driver's negligence.
  • It's not your fault that you missed the train, they were announcing the wrong platform number.
  • I take full responsibility for the mistake, it was completely my fault.
  • She was quick to find fault in others but rarely acknowledged her own shortcomings.
  • It wasn't his fault that the project failed; there were many factors at play.
  • It's not my fault that the traffic was so heavy this morning.
  • The teacher found fault with my essay and gave me a low grade.
  • I cannot find fault with her reasoning as it is well thought out and supported by data.
  • The customer complained about the faulty product that was delivered to them.
  • It was entirely my fault that I missed the meeting yesterday.
  • The football coach took full responsibility for the team's loss, stating that the fault lay with him for poor strategy.
  • Despite the evidence, the defendant refused to accept fault for the accident that occurred.
  • The government was quick to place blame on outside parties for the economic downturn, rather than accepting fault for their mismanagement.
  • Faulty wiring was to blame for the tragic house fire that left several families homeless.
  • Despite their faultless performance throughout the game, the team ultimately lost due to a critical error in the final minutes.
  • While the company admitted fault in the matter, they refused to offer any compensation to the affected parties.
  • Despite the professor's insistence that the essay was poorly researched, the student refused to take fault for their subpar grade.
  • It's not my fault that you forgot to set your alarm and overslept this morning.
  • The car accident was not my fault, as the other driver ran the red light.
  • Despite his numerous faults, his intelligence and charm always manage to win people over.
  • He couldn't help but feel a sense of fault for not being able to save his friend from drowning.
  • The company's declining profits were largely due to the fault of poor management decisions.
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