severely deficient

Frequency: 7.58.0 per million words

Emphasizes the extreme and harsh nature of the deficiency.

deficientADVERB + deficient

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severely

Examples (10)

  • The investigation found the safety procedures to be severely deficient.
  • His diet was severely deficient in essential vitamins and minerals.
  • The report was criticized for being severely deficient in its analysis.
  • After the disaster, the region's infrastructure was left severely deficient.
  • The prosecution's case proved to be severely deficient in credible evidence.
  • Many schools in the area are severely deficient in funding and resources.
  • A childhood that is severely deficient in affection can impact adult life.
  • The initial design was found to be severely deficient and required a complete overhaul.
  • Their understanding of modern economics is severely deficient.
  • The legal framework protecting consumer rights was deemed severely deficient.