4
scrimpy(adjective, close, light, slight, poor)
4
tainted(adjective, false, insufficient, imperfection, deficient)
4
unapt(adjective, useless, unfit, unsuitable, inept)
4
unavailing(adjective, weak, inferior, short, limited)
4
unequal to(verb, phrasal verb, insufficiency)
4
unfavorable(adjective, bad, poor, small, insignificant)
4
unfitted(adjective, useless, unfit, unqualified, deficient)
4
unfruitful(adjective, weak, slight, poor, thin)
4
unsatisfying
4
unsuited(adjective, weak, useless, inappropriate, unhealthy)
4
wrong(adjective, bad, poor, nasty, unpleasant)
3
anemic(adjective, dull, light, soft, poor)
3
bony(adjective, poor, thin, small, spare)
3
effete(adjective, weak, thin, delicate, shaky)
3
empty
3
fallible
3
frail(adjective, weak, slight, thin, delicate)
3
hapless
3
helpless(adjective, strong, weak, ability, thin)
3
immature(adjective, slight, poor, quantity, modest)
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