Word
faultless
Phoneticsfault·less
UK/fˈɒltləs/
Definition
adj. with no mistakes or problems at all — completely perfect. You use it for work, performance, or behaviour that has nothing wrong.
adj. free from faults, defects, or errors; complete and perfect in quality or performance. Often used to praise work, conduct, or execution where no criticism can be made.
Examples
“Her pronunciation is faultless after months of practice.”
“The hotel offers faultless service, from quick check-in to spotless rooms and friendly staff.”
“Despite intense scrutiny, the audit revealed a faultless record of transactions spanning a decade of rapid expansion.”
Examples
simple
“Her pronunciation is faultless after months of practice.”
contextual
“The hotel offers faultless service, from quick check-in to spotless rooms and friendly staff.”
complex
“Despite intense scrutiny, the audit revealed a faultless record of transactions spanning a decade of rapid expansion.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “faultless” in context.
Verb
01. faultless in defence
“United were faultless in defence throughout the match.”
adj + prep + noun
02. faultless in execution
“The plan was faultless in execution from start to finish.”
adj + prep + noun
Adjective
03. absolutely faultless
“Her pronunciation was absolutely faultless in the final exam.”
adv + adj
04. almost faultless
“Their service was almost faultless throughout our stay.”
adv + adj
Noun
05. faultless display
“The team put on a faultless display of attacking football.”
adj + noun
06. faultless performance
“The pianist gave a faultless performance at the concert.”
adj + noun
07. faultless record
“She has a faultless driving record after twenty years.”
adj + noun
08. faultless service
“Guests praised the hotel for its faultless service.”
adj + noun
09. faultless technique
“His faultless technique impressed all the coaches.”
adj + noun
10. deliver a faultless performance
“She delivered a faultless performance in the final.”
11. faultless from start to finish
“Her routine was faultless from start to finish.”
12. maintain a faultless record
“The airline has maintained a faultless safety record for decades.”
Real-World Examples
“Despite the tiny kitchen, Barnes produces a faultless meal.” “The winning three-course menu was "faultless", Galetti said.” “His seasoned performance on In Style resulted in a faultless round, which necessitated a jump-off.” Etymology
From fault + -less.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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