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insufficient
[in-suh-fish-uhnt]
adjective
not sufficient; lacking in what is necessary or required.
an insufficient answer.
Synonyms: , ,deficient in force, quality, or amount; inadequate.
insufficient protection.
insufficient
/ ˌɪԲəˈɪʃəԳ /
adjective
not sufficient; inadequate or deficient
Other 51Թ Forms
- insufficiently adverb
- ˌԲܴˈھԳٱ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of insufficient1
Example Sentences
Among the general population of American adults, 58% said they were concerned that regulation would be insufficient, while just 21% said that they were worried it might go too far.
The GHF's mechanism has been criticised as insufficient, as a limited amount of supplies is being handed out, and inhumane, as it requires people to travel to crowded distribution hubs, at great risk.
The MAC also criticised the Home Office for its data collection, saying insufficient data "greatly hindered" their review.
Dom’s Duolingo streak proves insufficient in helping the couple communicate in Italy, and they often mistake the locals’ remarks or actions as homophobic.
Los Angeles Opera has struggled with one insufficient “Rigoletto” production after another, imported or homegrown.
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