bristfällig

Bristfällig is a Swedish adjective meaning defective, deficient, or lacking in quality. It describes something that fails to meet expected standards or specified requirements, and it can refer to products, services, information, or processes. The term often implies that a defect or deficiency reduces value, usefulness, or safety.

In everyday language bristfällig is used for goods and services that do not function as intended or do not satisfy agreed-upon criteria. For example, a bristfällig appliance may have faults, an incomplete report may contain errors, or a process may produce inconsistent results. The term carries a stronger sense of fault than simply subpar and is commonly encountered in consumer discussions, warranties, and quality control.

Etymology and related terms: bristfällig is formed from brist, meaning deficiency or lack, plus the suffix -fällig, indicating a condition or liability. Related terms include felaktig (incorrect/defective), defekt (defect), and bristande (lacking, deficient). In legal and consumer contexts, bristfällig goods are typically subject to remedies such as repair, replacement, or refund under applicable protections.