deficient

Example Sentences

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I write here, understand, as a deficient moralist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

These provide calories but lack the sterols bees need, leaving colonies nutritionally deficient.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

"If it turns out the shipowners were deficient, they will expect the full force of the law," Lopez told reporters.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Lacking one of their top players with guard Skyy Clark sidelined by a hamstring injury, the Bruins also were deficient in many other areas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

“I never thought Mr. Darcy so deficient in the appearance of it as you used to do.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen