Synonyms, Grade 7: Lacking

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  1. deficient
    inadequate in amount or degree
  2. incomplete
    not total or final
  3. imperfect
    defective or inadequate
  4. unfinished
    not brought to the desired final state
  5. unsatisfactory
    not meeting expectations or needs; disappointing
  6. substandard
    falling short of some prescribed norm
  7. inadequate
    lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
  8. insufficient
    of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
  9. subpar
    not up to a standard or average level
  10. paltry
    contemptibly small in amount or size
  11. wanting
    inadequate in amount or degree
  12. defective
    having a flaw
  13. faulty
    having a defect
  14. scarce
    deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand
  15. sparse
    not dense or plentiful
  16. meager
    deficient in amount or quality or extent
  17. scant
    less than the correct or legal or full amount
  18. scanty
    lacking in extent or quantity
  19. spare
    lacking embellishment or ornamentation
  20. barren
    completely wanting or lacking
  21. devoid
    completely wanting or lacking
  22. void
    containing nothing
  23. bereft
    lacking or deprived of something
  24. vacant
    not containing anyone or anything; unfilled or unoccupied
  25. hollow
    devoid of significance or point
Created on Wed Feb 18 15:05:17 EST 2026 (updated Wed Feb 18 15:12:11 EST 2026)

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