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
The transformation is linked to statewide drought, caused by a weak snowpack during the 2024/25 winter, and insufficient summer rainfall.
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Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 2 Sep. 2025
Three men who worked at a mechanic shop near where the truck was abandoned were taken into custody but later released due to insufficient evidence.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Fleeing the raging war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Darfur state, residents sought shelter in the Marra Mountains area where food and medication are insufficient.
—Reuters, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
According to El Financiero, three men who worked at a mechanic shop — where the vehicle containing the bodies was abandoned — were arrested, though they were released because there was insufficient evidence to connect them to the crime.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insufficient
Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 2 Sep. 2025
Three men who worked at a mechanic shop near where the truck was abandoned were taken into custody but later released due to insufficient evidence.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Fleeing the raging war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Darfur state, residents sought shelter in the Marra Mountains area where food and medication are insufficient.
—Reuters, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
According to El Financiero, three men who worked at a mechanic shop — where the vehicle containing the bodies was abandoned — were arrested, though they were released because there was insufficient evidence to connect them to the crime.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insufficient
Adjective
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That is not to say that his coverage abilities are in any way lacking, but the Jaguars might see more value in Hunter catching passes to start.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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It can be used to crudely express boredom, annoyance or to signal that something is self-indulgent or lacking purpose.—
Sofi Zeman
August 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The report also stated that safety protocols in place were inadequate.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The United Kingdom even suspended publication of an official unemployment rate because of inadequate responses.—
Paul Wiseman,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The insights were gained from a climate station on Tajikistan’s Kyzylsu Glacier, a region where observational data has been scarce since the Soviet Union fell.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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If rainfall is scarce, they should be watered deeply every 7 to 10 days.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Insufficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insufficient. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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