Misbuilt

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Possessing inadequacies in structure that stem from construction errors is a significant issue that affects stability and safety
2. Having been assembled or constructed with mistakes that affect its form or function
3. Produced with errors during the building process causing flaws in the final structure

Etymology: "Misbuilt" is the past participle of "misbuild," a verb formed from the prefix "mis-," meaning wrongly or badly, and the ordinary verb "build." The prefix has been used in English since Old English times to form verbs such as "misdo" and "mislead," and "misbuild" follows the same pattern: to build wrongly, or to construct something with errors. An adjective like "misbuilt" describes a structure, such as a bridge or a wall, whose faults originated in how it was put together rather than in the materials or later wear.

Synonyms: poorly constructed, faultily made

Antonyms: well-built, sturdy