deficient
//dɪˈfɪʃ.ənt//
Adjective
deficientCanonical form
more deficientComparative
most deficientSuperlative
1
Lacking something essential or necessary; not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient.
The report was deficient in important details.
2
Inadequate or insufficient in amount, quality, or degree.
The report was deficient in detail and needed more information.