deficiently

Definitions

In a manner that is lacking or inadequate in amount, quality, or degree.

In a way that fails to meet a required standard or expectation.

Examples

The project was managed deficiently, leading to significant delays and budget overruns.

The engine performed deficiently during the test run, failing to reach the required speed.

He argued that the current policy addresses the issue deficiently and requires a complete overhaul.

Synonyms

inadequately insufficiently scantily poorly meagerly sparsely lacking

Antonyms

adequately sufficiently amply abundantly plentifully completely perfectly