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

Construction defects, insulation deficiencies, and air leakage throughout the home or building can significantly affect how well the heating and cooling system performs. — Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

If there were concerns about how the trip was reported, the attorneys argued, the district had multiple opportunities to raise them and allow Carvalho to correct any deficiencies but never did. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Nutritional deficiencies, such as low levels of vitamin D, calcium, or magnesium, can weaken teeth and gums, leading to sensitivity. — Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2026

Very restrictive diets can lead to nutrient deficiencies and a lower quality of life. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026

Violations included sanitation and physical deficiencies, pest control problems, and food stored at improper temperatures. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2026

Mertens regularly monitors Tunsil’s electrolytes and checks for nutrient deficiencies through bloodwork and DEXA scans that measure his body mass and bone density. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 31 July 2026

The Food and Drug Administration’s 2026 list includes dog and cat foods recalled over possible salmonella and listeria contamination, vitamin deficiencies and foreign material, including plastic. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 27 July 2026

Insufficient sunlight, inconsistent watering, and nutrient deficiencies are common causes of droopy, leggy spiller plants. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 July 2026