adj. Function: adjective
1 showing lack of something necessary FF1C; deficient in judgment FF1E;
Synonyms: defective, ||half-assed, inadequate, incomplete, insufficient, lacking, uncomplete, wanting
Related Words: faulty, flawed, imperfect, unsound; damaged, impaired, injured, marred; amiss, bad, unsatisfactory
Idioms: in want of
Contrasted Words: complete, entire, intact, whole; acceptable, adequate, sufficient
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Synonyms: SHORT 3, failing, inadequate, insufficient, scant, scanty, scarce, shy, unsufficient, wanting
Related Words: infrequent, rare, uncommon
Idioms: found wanting
Contrasted Words: excessive, extravagant, immoderate, inordinate; enough, satisfactory, sufficing
Antonyms: adequate, sufficient