insufficient

[in-suh-fish-uhnt] / ˌɪn səˈfɪʃ ənt /

ADJECTIVE

not enough; lacking

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deficient faulty inadequate incomplete meager poor scant scarce unsatisfactory

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

adequate enough perfect satisfactory strong sufficient

WEAK

ample

Example Sentences

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The Communications Workers of America, a union representing many telecom employees, called the FCC’s proposal insufficient.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tate's lawyer, Andrew Ford, said: "The CPS decided in 2019 and again in 2025 to take no further action in relation to this case as there was insufficient evidence to charge."

From BBC

"Current infrastructure remains insufficient to meet both policy ambitions and demographic momentum," Anarock said in a recent report, adding that $100bn will be required to create these academic facilities.

From BBC

Investors fear so-called hyperscalers will have to issue debt to support these endeavors in the face of insufficient free cash flow.

From Barron's

For years, Cleveland's Museum of Art had dragged its feet, claiming there was insufficient evidence to prove where it came from, Boz said.

From Barron's

insufficient

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