insufficient

adjective as in not enough; lacking

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deficient, faulty, inadequate, incomplete, meager, poor, scant, scarce, unsatisfactory

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bereft, defective, destitute, devoid, drained, dry, failing, imperfect, incapable, incommensurate, incompetent, infrequent, minus, out of, rare, short, short of, shy, thin, too little too late, unample, unfinished, unfitted, unqualified, wanting

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The report did cite communication breakdowns, unclear designation of responsibilities, insufficient resources and chaotic conditions as factors in the lapses, while providing recommendations for how to address those big picture shortcomings in the future.

From Los Angeles Times

And just last week, a U. S. attorney in Virginia was pushed out after he had determined there was insufficient evidence to prosecute James B. Comey.

From Los Angeles Times

The complaint came two years after a San Francisco Chronicle investigation unearthed allegations that the pet facility was hiring inexperienced employees, staff had insufficient training and facilities in the Bay Area were understaffed.

From Los Angeles Times

If Democrats manage to win back power in the next couple of elections, they must understand that “guardrails” are insufficient.

From Salon

Attorney had concluded there was insufficient evidence to bring a case.

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