deficient

• Describe algo que carece de la calidad o el elemento necesario; que no tiene algo en cantidad suficiente, o que es incompleto o inferior a lo esperado.

Describes something that lacks a necessary quality or element; not having enough of something.

1. Lacking in quantity or qualityB2formal

   Not having enough of something, especially something essential.

   Deficiente, insuficiente

   • The soil is deficient in essential nutrients for plant growth.
   • His diet is deficient in vitamins and minerals.
   • The report was deficient in supporting evidence.

   Sinónimosdefectivefaultyinadequateincompleteinsufficientlackingmeagerscantshortwanting

   Antónimosadequateamplecompletesatisfactorysufficient

2. Insufficient or inadequateB2formal

   Not meeting the required standard or expectation.

   Insuficiente o inadecuado

   • The company's safety measures were found to be deficient.
   • Her performance was deficient compared to her peers.
   • The budget is deficient for the planned renovations.

   Sinónimosinadequateincompleteinsufficientlackingshortwanting

   Antónimosadequateenoughsufficient