Deficient and Negligent

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Deficient adjective - Lacking some necessary part.

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Negligent and deficient are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Negligent" instead an adjective "Deficient".

Nearby Words: deficiency, deficit, deficiently

Negligent adjective - Failing to give proper care and attention.

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Deficient and negligent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deficient" instead an adjective "Negligent".

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