Synonyms of deficits

deficits

noun

plural of deficit

as in shortages

a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number

a growing deficit in the number of hours devoted to sleep

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deficits

The state is also generally facing looming budget deficits in the coming years due to high spending. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 28 July 2026

The conversation around neurodiversity also needs to move beyond deficits. — Dr. Monika Roots, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

The Angels erased deficits of 5-1 and 6-4 behind Vaughn Grissom’s game-tying two-run homer, only to be undone by a clutch Giants defensive gem and extra-innings rally. — Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

But the company ran deficits over the next three fiscal years. — Catherine Muccigrosso july 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

There are also growing nerves about government deficits across the globe. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

The institution had been plagued by declining enrollment and budget deficits which resulted in staff layoffs, culminating in Vanderbilt’s purchase of the institution early this year. — News Desk, Artforum, 23 July 2026

English clubs, whether in a settlement agreement or otherwise, have increasingly turned to player sales to offset swingeing operating deficits. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Multiple year-over-year billion-dollar budget deficits have shattered family budgets with punishing taxes and fees. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2026