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deficient
adjective
Inadequate in amount or degree
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dɪˈfɪʃənt
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adjective
Inadequate in amount or degree
“A deficient education”
adjective
Falling short of some prescribed norm
“Substandard housing”
adjective
Of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
“Insufficient funds”
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A deficient education
Deficient in common sense
Lacking in stamina
Tested and found wanting
Substandard housing
Insufficient funds
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