Definitions

sufficient

[suh-fish-uhnt] / səˈfɪʃ ənt /

ADJECTIVE

enough, adequate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable ample plentiful satisfactory tolerable

WEAK

agreeable all right aplenty appreciate comfortable commensurable commensurate common competent copious decent due galore pleasing plenteous plenty proportionate sufficing unexceptionable unexceptional unobjectionable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

insufficient meager unacceptable unsatisfactory

WEAK

deficient inadequate lacking poor wanting

Example Sentences

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She contended her removal violated her right to due process, and argued the government had not provided sufficient evidence to merit an appropriate “for cause” removal as required.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Solicitor General John Sauer, who argued the case for the White House, told the court in January that the social media post provided sufficient notice and opportunity to respond.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Nor did the Haitian respondents provide sufficient evidence that the contentious statements Trump and Noem made demonstrate that racial animus motivated the termination of Haitians’ TPS, the court held.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026

The company said it is coming out of the process with a 75% debt reduction and sufficient liquidity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

“That’s sufficient only if it keeps her head free of lice and fleas,” the principal replied.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat

Vocabulary lists containing sufficient

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