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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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The agency rejected Regeneron’s application in October, citing unresolved inspection deficiencies and compliance issues at the Indiana plant.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

It turned out there was a good reason for those deficiencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

He ticked through each, using derisive language to highlight what he viewed as their past failings and deficiencies.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The detention center operators would be required to correct any deficiencies identified by inspectors or face a civil penalty up to $25,000 a day for each violation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Whatever was her own in the house, everything which she had acquired aside from her husband’s bounty, she caused to be transported to the other house, supplying simple and meager deficiencies from her own resources.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin