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Deficient vs Destitute - What's the difference?

deficient | destitute |

As adjectives the difference between deficient and destitute

is that deficient is deficient while destitute is lacking something; devoid; especially lacking money; poor, impoverished, poverty-stricken.

deficient

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Lacking something essential; often construed with'' in .
  • Insufficient or inadequate in amount.

    • Related terms

    * defect * defection * defective * defector * deficiency * deficit

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    destitute

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Lacking something; devoid; especially lacking money; poor, impoverished, poverty-stricken.
  • * Bible, Psalm 141:8
    • In thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute .

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