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unproˈficiency [un-1 12, 5 b.] † Lack of moral or spiritual progress.
1625Bp. Hall Contempl., O.T. iv. iii. Wks. 870 As on the contrary, carelesnesse caries vs to a meere vnproficiency vnder the best meanes of God. 1665Boyle Occas. Refl. iv. ix. 59 'Tis no mean sign of Proficiency in Piety, to be apt to deplore ones unproficiency. 1691Norris Pract. Disc. Pref. 4 The unproficiency of the World under such extraordinary Advantages. |