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
Yet these recent efforts are insufficient to compensate for more than three decades of complacency and atrophy.
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Michael Brown, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
There is insufficient safety data on creatine supplementation during pregnancy or breastfeeding to recommend it.
—Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
The representation of female directors in the five major film festivals, however, is still below 30%, according to the study, while recognition at top awards show such as the Oscars is still insufficient.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Significant obstacles remain: insufficient private investment, market fragmentation across 27 member states, and regulatory complexity could undermine Europe's ambitions.
—Federico Guerrini, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Michael Brown, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
There is insufficient safety data on creatine supplementation during pregnancy or breastfeeding to recommend it.
—Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
The representation of female directors in the five major film festivals, however, is still below 30%, according to the study, while recognition at top awards show such as the Oscars is still insufficient.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Significant obstacles remain: insufficient private investment, market fragmentation across 27 member states, and regulatory complexity could undermine Europe's ambitions.
—Federico Guerrini, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insufficient
Adjective
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The result of both inadequate support for new mothers and poor medical advice was that more and more mothers bottle-fed their babies cow’s milk.—
Made by History,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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Others wanted to send a balanced budget using the inadequate funds proposed, along with a resolution demanding more money.—
Josh Michtom,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The area normally can expect 38.4 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Chicago was warmer than average during the 2023-24 season, which meant snow was scarce.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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Food was scarce, basic hygiene was a challenge, and tropical bugs feasted on our bodies.—
Lauren Vuong,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There is no sign outside Hurdle’s San Diego salon, but despite the low profile, her Instagram page warns that she’s usually booked months in advance.—
Lindsy Van Gelder,
Allure,
25 Apr. 2025
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With consumer confidence at its lowest level in three years and inflation expected to climb as a consequence of the trade war, even meek Republicans have raised complaints about the impact of some of Trump’s moves on their political future.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Insufficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insufficient. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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