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

Over time, her team identified a number of serious deficiencies in the bank’s antifraud program, according to the letter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

After conducting an internal investigation, Delaware Life said it would restructure some related-party loans, address its internal control deficiencies and moderate its business plan, according to S&P Global.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 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 BBC has found increasing numbers of people are arriving at hospitals across the South East either malnourished or with nutrient deficiencies.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

Some variants of the illness were known to be caused by nutritional deficiencies.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee