1. Assistance, support, or help that is inadequate, incomplete, or insufficient to meet stated needs or requirements
The deficient aid provided by the organization failed to address the humanitarian crisis.
A ajuda deficiente fornecida pela organização não conseguiu resolver a crise humanitária.
2. Insufficient financial, technical, or material support that does not adequately resolve a problem
The deficient aid to small businesses hampered their recovery after the pandemic.
A ajuda deficiente às pequenas empresas prejudicou sua recuperação após a pandemia.