deficient

UK
/dɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
US
/dɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
deficientadjective
more deficient
Comp.
most deficient
Super.
UK
/dɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
US
/dɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
Translations
The diet was deficient in essential nutrients.
Диета была дефицитной по основным питательным веществам.
The report was deficient in details.
Отчет был недостаточным в деталях.
Definitions
Lacking in some necessary quality or element.
The soil in this region is deficient in nutrients, making it difficult for plants to grow.
Failing to meet an acceptable standard; inadequate.
His argument was deficient and failed to convince the committee.