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(satellite adjective) inadequate in amount or degree; "a deficient education"; "deficient in common sense"; "lacking in stamina"; "tested and found wanting" |
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Synonyms: lacking, wanting |
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(satellite adjective) falling short of some prescribed norm; "substandard housing" |
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Synonyms: inferior, substandard |
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(adjective) of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement; "insufficient funds" |
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Synonyms: insufficient |
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