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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deficiently

/dɪˈfɪʃəntli/ adverb · British & US
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What does deficiently mean?

adverb

Used to indicate that something is done or exists in a way that is lacking or insufficient.

Example

"The new policy was implemented deficiently, leading to several complaints from customers."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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