misfunction
Operate with errors
Misfunction is an uncommon variant of malfunction, meaning to fail to work properly: The engine misfunctioned and stalled.
The prefix mis- (wrongly) substitutes for mal- (badly), though both convey the same idea.
Malfunction is far more standard; misfunction appears occasionally but sounds slightly off to most ears.
Failure or decomposition
- failureLack of success
- faultImperfection or blame
- defectInherent imperfection or fault
- bugCrawling creature or defect
glitch · error · crash · freeze · hang · abort · misfire · misbehavior
Gradual organic breakdown
- declineDecrease or refuse
- degradationDecline in condition
- deteriorationProcess of declining quality
- disintegrationProcess of breaking apart
atrophy · worsening · dilapidation · crumbling · wear · corrosion · debilitation · enfeeblement
Obstruct or meddle uninvited
- obstructBlock or hinder passage
- hamperObstruct or clothes basket
- hinderObstruct or delay
- impedeTo obstruct movement
interrupt · disrupt · destabilize · derail · disable · incapacitate · cripple · stall
Lacking steady uniformity
- unpredictableCannot be anticipated
- erraticLacking regularity or consistency
- flakyCrumbly or unreliable
- undependableNot consistently trustworthy
unsteady · temperamental · sporadic · irregular · shaky · intermittent · hit-or-miss · patchy
Imperfection in something
- imperfectionFault or shortcoming
- blemishVisible flaw or mark
- faultImperfection or blame
- deformityAbnormal body structure
irregularity · distortion · malformation · aberration · crack · chip · scratch · pitting
Absence of organization
- impairmentDiminished function or capacity
- insufficiencyShortfall in amount needed
- abnormalityDeviation from expected state
- pathologyStudy of disease processes
disability · debilitation · deficiency · incapacity · compromised · diminished · failing · weakened
breakdown
Failure or decomposition
bug · glitch · error · crash · freeze · hang · abort · misfire · misbehavior · hiccup
decay
Gradual organic breakdown
- declineDecrease or refuse
- degradationDecline in condition
- deteriorationProcess of declining quality
disintegration · atrophy · worsening · dilapidation · crumbling · wear · corrosion · debilitation · enfeeblement · weakening
interfere
Obstruct or meddle uninvited
impede · interrupt · disrupt · destabilize · derail · disable · incapacitate · cripple · stall · jam
inconsistent
Lacking steady uniformity
- unpredictableCannot be anticipated
- erraticLacking regularity or consistency
- flakyCrumbly or unreliable
undependable · unsteady · temperamental · sporadic · irregular · shaky · intermittent · hit-or-miss · patchy · glitchy
flaw
Imperfection in something
- imperfectionFault or shortcoming
- blemishVisible flaw or mark
- faultImperfection or blame
deformity · irregularity · distortion · malformation · aberration · crack · chip · scratch · pitting · warpage
disorder
Absence of organization
- impairmentDiminished function or capacity
- insufficiencyShortfall in amount needed
- abnormalityDeviation from expected state
pathology · disability · debilitation · deficiency · incapacity · compromised · diminished · failing · weakened · damaged
function, functional, functioning, malfunction, functioned, dysfunction, malfunctioning, functionary, functionality