What is another word for defective year?
Pronunciation: [dɪfˈɛktɪv jˈi͡ə] (IPA) 
The phrase "defective year" refers to a year that did not meet expectations or went wrong in some way. Synonyms for this phrase could include words such as problematic, troublesome, faulty, flawed, or unsuccessful. Other potential synonyms could include "annus horribilis" (a Latin phrase meaning "horrible year"), challenging, turbulent, unlucky, or disappointing. Each of these words conveys the same general sense of failure or difficulty for a particular year. Whether used in writing or conversation, using these synonyms can help diversify vocabulary and bring more nuance to discussions of difficult or unlucky years.
