deficiencies

NOUN

imperfection, inadequacy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dearth defect failing failure fault flaw frailty glitch insufficiency lack scarcity shortage shortcoming weakness

STRONG

absence bug defalcation default deficit demerit dereliction loss need neglect paucity privation scantiness sin want

WEAK

inability to hack it insufficience

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abundance advantage enough excess perfection plenty strength strong point success sufficiency surplus

STRONG

accomplishment achievement

WEAK

adequacy faultlessness satisfaction superfluity

Example Sentences

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"Deficiencies in internal controls prevented the bank from detecting this mistake in a timely manner," the ECB said.

From Reuters • May 15, 2023

Perhaps not surprisingly, a delicate balance of nutrients is key for brain health: Deficiencies or excesses in vitamins, sugars, fats and amino acids can influence brain and behavior in either negative or positive ways.

From Salon • Sep. 9, 2022

Deficiencies in nutrients can have detrimental effects on an animal’s health.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Deficiencies documented by inspectors are ranked by severity and scope and then sent to CMS regional offices or to the central office, where proposed fines are finalized.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2020

Deficiencies in memory, imagination, reason, are three undoubted characteristics of the ordinary criminal intellect.

From Crime and Its Causes by Morrison, William Douglas