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What is another word for Deficient? – 215 Deficient Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    inadequate insufficient lacking wanting incomplete imperfect defective faulty flawed impaired weakened reduced decreased diminished short scant scarce meager paltry skimpy sparse thin frail fragile feeble weak enfeebled debilitated crippled hindered obstructed restricted limited constrained impeded hampered inadequate unsuccessful unproductive ineffective ineffectual unfruitful barren sterile unproductive uninspiring dull flat lifeless lethargic sluggish torpid apathetic indifferent unconcerned uninterested dispassionate impassive inert inactive dormant stagnant motionless paralyzed crippled disabled handicapped incapacitated

    Meaning of Deficient

    Lacking something necessary or essential

    Definitions

    • Having a flaw or imperfection
    • Being inadequate or insufficient
    • Having a weakness or disability
    • Being imperfect or incomplete

    Example Uses

    • The company's deficient financial planning led to its bankruptcy.
    • The deficient lighting in the room made it difficult to read.
    • The athlete's deficient training regimen resulted in a poor performance.
    • The deficient education system in the country is a major concern.
    • The deficient medical care in the hospital led to a patient's death.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    adequate sufficient complete perfect flawless intact unimpaired strengthened enhanced improved increased amplified augmented abundant plentiful rich luxurious robust vigorous potent effective successful productive inspiring lively energetic dynamic active engaged interested passionate dedicated fervent enthusiastic

    Related Nouns

    shortage deficiency inadequacy insufficiency flaw imperfection weakness disability handicap impairment defect fault frailty fragility feebleness weakness enfeeblement debilitation crippling hindrance obstruction restriction limitation constraint impediment hindrance paralysis disablement incapacitation inactivity dormancy stagnation inertia inaction

    Related Verbs

    lack want need require diminish decrease reduce impair weaken cripple hinder obstruct restrict limit constrain impede hamper disable incapacitate paralyze enfeeble debilitate cripple hinder obstruct stagnate inert inactive dormant

    Related Adjectives

    inadequate insufficient incomplete imperfect defective faulty flawed impaired weakened reduced decreased diminished short scant scarce meager paltry skimpy sparse thin frail fragile feeble weak enfeebled debilitated crippled hindered obstructed restricted limited constrained impeded hampered disabled incapacitated inactive dormant stagnant inert lifeless lethargic sluggish torpid apathetic indifferent unconcerned uninterested dispassionate impassive