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deficient

1 of 1adjective
/dɪˈfɪʃənt/
Forms:more deficient,most deficient
1

lacking in terms of quantity or quality

  • The deficient supply of food left many people hungry.
  • Her deficient understanding of the subject made it challenging for her to pass the exam.
  • The deficient budget allocation prevented the completion of necessary repairs.
  • The deficient insulation in the walls resulted in high energy bills during the winter.
  • The deficient equipment hindered the team's performance on the field.
Synonyms:
exiguouslimitednarrowlacking(p)lowsparescantinsufficientwanting(p)lackingmeagerscarcepunypaltryshortinadequate
2

falling short of some prescribed norm

Synonyms:
substandardinferior