WWordGenerator.org GeneratorsWord ListsBlogAboutGenerate a word Home / D / deficient deficient adjective /dɪfɪʃənt/ 3 syllables 9 letters Scrabble 15 WWF 17 Definitions adjective of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement insufficient adjective inadequate in amount or degree “a deficient education” lackingwanting adjective falling short of some prescribed norm inferiorsubstandard Look “deficient” up elsewhere Wiktionary ↗ Merriam-Webster ↗ Etymonline ↗ Dictionary.com ↗ Want another word?Spin the dictionary for a fresh one. Generate a word →