Words Like DEFICIENT
We have put together a list of words that are similar to DEFICIENT.
17 Alternative Words Similar to deficient
4 examples of deficient
1
deficient parts; deficient estate; deficient strength; deficient in judgment.
2
lacking in stamina
3
tested and found wanting
4
deficient in common sense
10 definitions of deficient
1
Wanting, to make up completeness; wanting, as regards a requirement; not sufficient; inadequate; defective; imperfect; incomplete; lacking
2
of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
3
falling short of some prescribed norm
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inadequate in amount or degree
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Lacking an essential quality or element: deficient in common sense.
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Inadequate in amount or degree; insufficient: a deficient education.
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Lacking; wanting; incomplete.
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Defective; imperfect; inadequate: as, deficient strength.
9
Not having a full or adequate supply: as, the country is deficient in the means of carrying on war.
10
Lacking something essential; often construed with in.