Meaning
lacking, deficient
- lacking sufficient quantity, quality, or standard; deficient
- insufficient or inadequate
In a sentence
La preparazione degli studenti è risultata carente in matematica.
The students' preparation turned out to be deficient in mathematics.
Il servizio pubblico in questa zona non è particolarmente carente.
Public services in this area are not particularly deficient.
Sei carente di vitamine dopo questo lungo inverno?
Are you lacking vitamins after this long winter?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| carente | masculine · singular |
| carente | feminine · singular |
| carenti | masculine · plural |
| carenti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often followed by the preposition 'in' to indicate what is lacking (e.g. 'carente in ferro').
- Common in formal or professional contexts, such as reports, evaluations, and healthcare.