misprogrammed
Wrongly written software
Misprogrammed means incorrectly programmed—whether a device, software, or system has been given faulty instructions.
A misprogrammed thermostat might heat when it should cool.
The word extends to people: someone misprogrammed by their upbringing carries flawed assumptions or behaviors.
The robot was misprogrammed and kept crashing into walls.
Crawling creature or defect
- glitchMinor system fault
- faultImperfection or blame
- flawImperfection in something
- defectInherent imperfection or fault
malfunction · misconfiguration · mistake · oversight · anomaly · miscalculation · misfire · blunder
Failure to operate properly
- failureLack of success
- crashSudden violent impact
- breakdownFailure or decomposition
- dysfunctionAbnormal or unhealthy operation
disruption · misfire · recall · accident · catastrophe · havoc
Symbolic communication system
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- firmwareHardware's permanent programming
- scriptWritten words for performance
- functionPurpose or duty
variable · loop · syntax · compiler · runtime · binary · parameter · debugging
Programmable automated machine
- droneUnmanned flying machine
- appliancePowered household device
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- sensorInput-detecting device
controller · autopilot · GPS · pacemaker · microcontroller · machine · gadget · hardware
Deliberate disruption of operations
- tamperingImproper interference with something
- hackingInfiltrating protected digital systems
- backdoorHidden bypass mechanism
- exploitNotable act or abuse
malware · rigged · compromised · manipulated · intentional · deliberate · planted · inserted
bug
Crawling creature or defect
defect · malfunction · misconfiguration · mistake · oversight · anomaly · miscalculation · misfire · blunder · slip
malfunction
Failure to operate properly
dysfunction · disruption · misfire · recall · accident · catastrophe · havoc
code
Symbolic communication system
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- firmwareHardware's permanent programming
- scriptWritten words for performance
function · variable · loop · syntax · compiler · runtime · binary · parameter · debugging · patch
robot
Programmable automated machine
- droneUnmanned flying machine
- appliancePowered household device
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
sensor · controller · autopilot · GPS · pacemaker · microcontroller · machine · gadget · hardware · equipment
sabotage
Deliberate disruption of operations
- tamperingImproper interference with something
- hackingInfiltrating protected digital systems
- backdoorHidden bypass mechanism
exploit · malware · rigged · compromised · manipulated · intentional · deliberate · planted · inserted · injected
misprogrammederror-free
Lacking any mistakes
debugged · fixed · optimized · calibrated