Vocabulary
Deficit
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small.
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Pakistan does not suffer from a shortage of identities; it suffers from a deficit of equitable governance and basic administrative needs.Across South Asia, the trajectory is unmistakable.
Dawn Editorials —
A case for smaller provinces
— 2026-04-24
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Despite the talks taking place under the shadow of war and a persistent trust deficit, the 21-hour marathon discussions did break the ice, although no agreement was reached.
Dawn Editorials —
Back to the table?
— 2026-04-15
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Iranian officials attributed the deadlock to the hard-line stance of the US and the deep trust deficit.
Dawn Editorials —
Back to the table?
— 2026-04-15
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This raises the spectre of a widening current account deficit and renewed balance-of-payments stress.In effect, we are again growing the wrong way, with faster demand unsupported by productive capacity.
Dawn Editorials —
ADB`s warning
— 2026-04-13
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There is a trust deficit between the citizens and `public institutions burdened by a reputational loss`.
Dawn Editorials —
A call to conscience
— 2026-04-10
Synonyms
shortfall, deficiency, shortage, undersupply, slippage, indebtedness, debt
Curator example
“an annual operating deficit”
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