Definition of Deficient

Adjective

  • falling short of some prescribed norm
    "substandard housing"
  • of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
    "insufficient funds"
  • inadequate in amount or degree
    "a deficient education"
    "deficient in common sense"
    "lacking in stamina"
    "tested and found wanting"
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Unscramble deficient

174 unscramble word found using the letters deficient.

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