deficits

NOUN

shortage of something needed, required

Synonyms

STRONGEST

loss shortfall

STRONG

arrears defalcation default deficiency dues inadequacy insufficiency lack paucity scantiness shortcoming

WEAK

dead horse due bill in hock in the hole in the red insufficience red ink underage

Antonyms

STRONG

abundance adequacy advantage enough perfection plenty satisfaction success sufficiency

WEAK

excess superfluousness

Example Sentences

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In January, the Newsom administration anticipated significant operating deficits in the years ahead: $27 billion in 2027-28, $22 billion in 2028-29 and $23 billion in 2029-30.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Durazo said one reason for deficits is the county spends so much on services for low-income residents who can’t afford things like housing and healthcare on their own.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

His most recent academic work relates to how reputational concerns impact the monetary policy External link of central banks and how current account deficits impact future generations External link.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

The IMF warned that eurozone deficits would likely be higher if the Middle East conflict and energy supply disruption are prolonged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Milton, however, was aware of none of these physical deficits.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides