INSUFFICIENCE Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

insufficience

noun

Definition of insufficience

as in deficiency

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Noun

The leaves were also quite yellow, which suggests a nutrient deficiency.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026
Some capsules contain vitamin D3 for people who have a vitamin D deficiency, which can contribute to hair loss, according to the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.

— Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Definition of deficiency

Noun

The studies, and lack of follow-through, raise the issue about what could have averted the still-climbing death toll, and what steps need to be taken to prepare for an inevitable next earthquake.

— Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
People on social media reacted to the Observer’s report with outrage at CMPD’s lack of transparency and disbelief in their conclusion, as well as gratitude to the Observer for digging into the subject.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

Definition of lack

Noun

However, Pope Leo is correct in emphasizing the insufficiency of AI ethics in the abstract.

— Thomas A. Hemphill, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026
The results were consistent across most states lower rates of sleep insufficiency were associated with longer life expectancy.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of insufficiency

Noun

In response to these shortcomings, innovative tech companies are now taking a active, airborne approach to pest control by deploying tiny air-to-air killer drones directly into the skies to hunt down and eliminate these deadly insects.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
But the design has always had real shortcomings—the most noticeable and serious being its mediocre battery life.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026

Definition of shortcoming

Noun

With some funds set to dry up within weeks, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pressed lawmakers to address the increasingly urgent shortfall.

— Noah Robertson, Washington Post, 21 July 2026
The college also suffered multi-million-dollar financial shortfalls, some tied to the misuse of bond money and state funds.

— Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026

Definition of shortfall

Noun

At the center of the narrative is the theme of parenthood, explored through the eyes of someone who chooses to give it up out of sheer fear and inadequacy.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 23 July 2026
The Canadian catastrophe highlighted the inadequacies of the current system of supply and the lack of American credit.

— Sarah M.S. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Definition of inadequacy

Noun

The Police Department also works with business partners, including private security companies, to address safety needs, according to Smith.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
The state has rightful guardrails for expensive projects, and all levels of government have growing lists of infrastructure needs.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of need

Noun

Joe Mack shaved the Marlins’ deficit to 5-3 with a two-run homer off AJ Blubaugh in the seventh, his ninth home run of the season and second of the series.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Down 6-2 in seventh, and with runners on the corners, Padres reliever Bradgley Rodriguez was called for a balk to cut the deficit to three.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of deficit

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