deficiently (C1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfɪʃəntli/

Definition

In a way that shows a lack of something necessary or desirable; inadequately or incompletely.

Examples

• The report was deficiently researched, missing key data.

• He performed deficiently on the exam due to lack of preparation.

• The building's insulation was deficiently installed, leading to high energy costs.

How to Use deficiently

deficiently researched (collocation)

Carried out with a lack of thoroughness or necessary information. — "The article was deficiently researched and relied on outdated sources."

performed deficiently (collocation)

To do something not as well as expected or required. — "The athlete performed deficiently in the final race due to an injury."

deficiently supplied (collocation)

Provided with less than the amount needed. — "The troops were deficiently supplied during the long winter campaign."

Synonyms of deficiently

Words with a similar meaning to deficiently:

• inadequately
• insufficiently
• poorly
• scarcely

Antonyms of deficiently

Words with the opposite meaning to deficiently:

• adequately
• sufficiently
• fully

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