as in lacking
not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need
there's been an insufficient number of volunteers for the job, so I'll have to select someone
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Recent Examples of insufficient
Los Angeles prosecutors said in February 2022 that there was insufficient evidence to prove the woman’s accusations beyond reasonable doubt.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
Yet, our investments in these strategies remain insufficient.
—Kim Samuel, Time, 14 May 2025
While there are examples of companies taking tangible steps to address water issues, action remains scattered and insufficient.
—Ken Katz, Sourcing Journal, 5 May 2025
The union, which originally projected in late March that a strike might involve as many as 6,000 workers at 60 homes, has asked members over the last few weeks to empower union leaders to order a work stoppage — if leaders deem insufficient progress has occurred in negotiations.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2025
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
Yet, our investments in these strategies remain insufficient.
—Kim Samuel, Time, 14 May 2025
While there are examples of companies taking tangible steps to address water issues, action remains scattered and insufficient.
—Ken Katz, Sourcing Journal, 5 May 2025
The union, which originally projected in late March that a strike might involve as many as 6,000 workers at 60 homes, has asked members over the last few weeks to empower union leaders to order a work stoppage — if leaders deem insufficient progress has occurred in negotiations.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insufficient
Adjective
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Additionally, company restructuring and layoffs is a concern for 25% of respondents, as is inadequate compensation and benefits.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
9 May 2025
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The victims claim Prevost failed to open an investigation and sent inadequate information to Rome, while the diocese allowed the priest to continue delivering mass, SNAP claims.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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These alliances are particularly beneficial for smaller organizations that stand to gain from pooled resources or those in regions where talent is scarce but demand for specialized staff is high.—
Randy Wong,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Ahead of Pink Elephant, the Montreal collective known for its insistent politics and uplifting lyricism was scarce and guarded in its direct communications.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Abarth is low cost, high return and should be encouraged.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Still the newcomers flood in, attracted by the climate, lake and lower cost of living than other parts of the country.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2025
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“Insufficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insufficient. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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