Synonyms of deficiencies

deficiencies

noun

plural of deficiency

as in shortages

a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number

there is a deficiency of fresh food in the diet of many of the working poor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shortages
• lacks
• inadequacies
• deficits
• insufficiencies
• lacunae
• absences
• droughts
• scarcities
• failures
• famines
• poverties
• omissions
• wants
• undersupplies
• dearths
• paucities
• crunches
• pinches
• necessities
• needs
• privations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adequacies
• amplitudes
• sufficiencies
• abundances
• wealths
• excesses
• plenties
• plenitudes
• surpluses
• opulences
• oversupplies
• overabundances
• surfeits

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deficiencies

Silver found that prisoners remained exposed to grave threats of harm and suffering because of systematic deficiencies in their healthcare. — Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

After many picked the Rays to finish last in the AL East, Cash maximized the talent on his team and found ways to win, even with some clear roster deficiencies. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026

Intense weight loss can increase the risk of gallstones, as well as micronutrient deficiencies, Seeley says. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026

Leaf Discoloration Many deciduous trees have color-changing leaves in autumn, but leaves that turn yellow or brown or develop unsightly spots earlier in the season may mean trees are struggling with pests, diseases, or deficiencies. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026

Hair loss in women can be caused by many things, including your genetics, illnesses, nutritional deficiencies, physiological stress and shifts in hormones. — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026

The Takeaway While every hair vitamin will not work for everyone, specific ingredients can help support overall hair health, particularly in people with vitamin deficiencies. — Nicole Catanese, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

Authorities confirmed that the deficiencies identified during the permitting process had been addressed. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026

Ridges can form due to common deficiencies (like zinc or iron), or due to natural aging. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 18 Sep. 2026