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

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deficiencies

“We believe … that the Contractor could have been able to exploit the deficiencies in the Contract to their maximum benefit,” the report reads.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

London-listed shares in fintech company Wise Group fell after U.S. regulators denied its application for a national trust bank license, citing deficiencies in its program to combat money laundering and terrorism financing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

It may also contribute to iron or zinc deficiencies, both of which can interfere with the normal hair growth cycle.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026

The Lakers spent the first days of free agency addressing their shooting deficiencies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026

Senior departmental staff invested negligible effort to correct operational deficiencies at the facility.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover