slightly deficient

Frequency: 7.06.8 per million words

Indicates a minor or small level of deficiency.

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Examples (10)

  • The analysis showed the soil was slightly deficient in nitrogen.
  • His resume was strong, but his practical skills proved to be slightly deficient.
  • The initial report was slightly deficient, lacking detailed financial projections.
  • Your blood test indicates that you are slightly deficient in vitamin D.
  • Although the overall strategy is sound, the implementation plan seems slightly deficient.
  • The student's essay was well-written, though slightly deficient in critical analysis.
  • The user interface is functional but feels slightly deficient in terms of intuitive design.
  • He's a kind person, perhaps just slightly deficient in social awareness.
  • The evidence presented was considered slightly deficient and failed to meet the required standard.
  • Even a system that is only slightly deficient can cause major problems over time.