wanting vs deficient
deficient vs wantingwanting and deficient both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wanting | No | Yes | No | No |
| deficient | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
wanting and deficient
are synonyms defined as:
- wanting and deficient: inadequate in amount or degree
Other synonyms of wanting include
lacking.
| wanting (adjective) | deficient (adjective) |
|---|---|
| inadequate in amount or degree | of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement |
| nonexistent | inadequate in amount or degree |
| falling short of some prescribed norm |
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