deficient
Definitions
Not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient.
Lacking in some necessary quality or element; inadequate or insufficient.
Examples
The soil in this region is deficient in essential nutrients, making it difficult for crops to grow.
His diet was found to be deficient in vitamins, leading to several health complications.
The company's safety protocols were deemed deficient after the recent inspection revealed multiple hazards.
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sufficient adequate abundant ample plentiful complete perfect