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deficient
01
lacking in terms of quantity or quality
02
falling short of some prescribed norm
Example
The deficient equipment hindered the team's performance on the field.
The deficient budget allocation prevented the completion of necessary repairs.
The deficient insulation in the walls resulted in high energy bills during the winter.
The deficient supply of food left many people hungry.
Her deficient understanding of the subject made it challenging for her to pass the exam.
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