Grade 5

deficient

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(de-fi-cient) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. not having enough of something needed.

Example Sentence

His math skills are deficient.

More Example Sentences

She felt deficient in knowledge.

Synonyms

lacking; insufficient; inadequate

Antonyms

sufficient; adequate; abundant

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Rhymes

  • deficient
  • efficient
  • omniscient
  • proficient
  • sufficient

  • beneficent
  • coefficient
  • inefficient
  • insufficient
  • self-sufficient