DEFICIENT
(adj., adj.sat)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Deficient.
How to pronounce deficient:
US
Deficient - as an adjective
Of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
Example: "Insufficient funds"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
insufficient20Deficient - as an adjective satellite
Inadequate in amount or degree
Example: "A deficient education"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lacking14wanting11Falling short of some prescribed norm
Example: "Substandard housing"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inferior11substandard15Example Sentences
"The doctor diagnosed him as vitamin deficient."
"The team's performance suffered due to their deficient training."
"She struggled with a math problem because her foundational knowledge was deficient."
"The report highlighted the deficient maintenance of the building."
"The company failed to meet its goals due to deficient planning."
Word Game Points
Is DEFICIENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deficient is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEFICIENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is DEFICIENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deficient is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEFICIENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is DEFICIENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deficient is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEFICIENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
