deficient (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Definition

Not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking.

Examples

• His diet was deficient in iron, leading to anemia.

• The report found the company's security measures to be seriously deficient.

• She felt deficient in social skills compared to her peers.

How to Use deficient

deficient in (prepositional phrase)

Lacking a specific quality or substance. — "The soil is deficient in nitrogen."

Synonyms of deficient

Words with a similar meaning to deficient:

• lacking
• inadequate
• wanting
• insufficient

Antonyms of deficient

Words with the opposite meaning to deficient:

• sufficient
• abundant

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