defect

"The washing machine's malfunction prevented the family from doing laundry for a week. "

"The student's knowledge of grammar was deficient, making it hard for her to complete the writing assignments. "

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

"The athlete was accused of defecting to a rival team after signing a contract with them. "

"The increased sales of organic vegetables this year are witnessing a growing consumer interest in healthy eating. "

"My neighboring school has a great sports program. "

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

""At work, employees must respect their superiors." "

"After her injury, Alice was a discontented woman."

"The conclusion of the meeting was that everyone would work on the project together. "

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "