Synonyms for

Deficiencies

Verb / dɪˈfɪʃʌnsi:z / Another word for deficiencies — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Deficiencies means a lack or shortage of something, a weakness, or a fault.

Synonyms & similar words

adequacy lack sufficiency insufficiency deficiency want inadequacy shortcomings inadequacies flaws limitations weaknesses imperfections faults failures insufficiencies shortfalls defects infirmities problems gaps lacunae absences dearth paucity scarcity insufficiency

Synonyms by register

Formal

shortcomings inadequacies defects flaws imperfections

Informal

weaknesses faults gaps drawbacks

Literary

want lack frailties

Antonyms

strengths assets advantages virtues perfections excellences pluses

Common collocations

  • nutritional deficiencies
  • vitamin deficiencies
  • mineral deficiencies
  • iron deficiencies
  • financial deficiencies
  • serious deficiencies
  • significant deficiencies
  • address deficiencies

Word family

noun deficiency
verb deficien
adjective deficient
adverb deficiently

Usage note

Often used in contexts related to health, nutrition, or performance. Be mindful of the specific type of deficiency being discussed.

Example sentences

  1. The deficiencies in my math skills made it hard for me to understand the problem.
  2. The company's financial deficiencies led to its bankruptcy.
  3. The teacher noted several deficiencies in the student's essay.
  4. The city's budget has several deficiencies that need to be addressed.
  5. The athlete's deficiencies in endurance prevented him from finishing the race.

Quotes

  • The only way to deal with a lack of data is to collect more. - Marissa Mayer
  • The greatest deficiency in the U.S. is the lack of entrepreneurship in inner city communities. - Magic Johnson
  • The deficiency of our current model of public education is not that children don't learn enough, but that they don't learn at all. - Seymour Papert

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