fault
intermediateB1/fɔːlt/ · fault
An imperfection or weakness in someone's character or behavior.
Meanings
An imperfection or weakness in someone's character or behavior.
کسی کی شخصیت یا رویے میں ایک خامی یا کمزوری۔
قصور
qasoora
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- moral fault
- fault in reasoning
- fault line
Example Sentences
His biggest fault is his inability to admit mistakes.
اس کا سب سے بڑا قصور اپنی غلطیوں کو تسلیم کرنے کی ناقص صلاحیت ہے۔
Us ka sab se bara qasoora apni ghaltiyon ko tasleem karne ki naqis salahiyat hai.
There is no fault in the way she handled the situation.
اس نے صورت حال کو سنبھالنے کے طریقے میں کوئی قصور نہیں ہے۔
Us ne soorat-e-haal ko sambhalne ke tareeqe mein koi qasoora nahi hai.
The fault lies with both parties involved.
قصور دونوں فریقوں پر ہے۔
Qasoora dono firaqon par hai.
Easily Confused With
To make a mistake or commit an error.
غلطی کرنا یا ایک خطا کا ارتکاب کرنا۔
خطاء
khata
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- faulting on a promise
- fault oneself
- fault in judgement
Example Sentences
He will fault himself for not trying harder.
وہ خود کو اور زیادہ کوشش نہ کرنے پر قصوروار ٹھہرائے گا۔
Vo khud ko aur zyada koshish na karne par qasoorwar thahrai ga.
Don't fault her for making a decision based on her beliefs.
اس پر اس کی عقائد کی بنیاد پر فیصلہ کرنے کا قصور نہ ڈالیں۔
Us par uski aqaid ki buniyad par faisla karne ka qasoor na dalain.
It's easy to fault others, but harder to acknowledge our own shortcomings.
دوسروں کو قصور دینا آسان ہے، لیکن اپنی کمزوریوں کو تسلیم کرنا مشکل ہے۔
Doosron ko qasoor dena aasaan hai, lekin apni kamzoriyaan ko tasleem karna mushkil hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'fault' as a 'flaw' to remember its meaning.
Imagine a broken mirror reflecting imperfections to associate with the concept of fault.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے۔
Hazaron khwahishain aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, bohat nikle mere arman lekin phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires, each so strong they could take my breath away; many of my wishes were fulfilled, yet still, they feel few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اپنی غلطی تسلیم کرنا تقسیمِ عقل ہے۔
Apni ghalti tasleem karna taqseem-e-aqal hai.
Admitting one's mistake is a division of wisdom.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "faulte" — defect, flaw, blame
First known use: 14th century
The word 'fault' entered English from Old French in the late 14th century and has evolved to signify blame or a deficiency.