DEFICIENT

/dɪˈfɪʃənt/ ► audio Scrabble 15 Words With Friends 17

Scrabble letter values: D2E1F4I1C3I1E1N1T1 = 15

Definition

  1. adjective inadequate in amount or degree. — synonyms: lacking(p), wanting(p)
  2. adjective of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement. — synonyms: insufficient
  3. adjective falling short of some prescribed norm. — synonyms: inferior, substandard

Examples

  • “a deficient education”
  • “deficient in common sense”
  • “lacking in stamina”

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