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
Opposition leaders dismissed his concessions, such as abandoning an electricity tax hike, as insufficient.
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The company noted that its cash balance is insufficient to fund operations for an extended period, indicating a need for additional funding.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
World leaders’ efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions remain insufficient.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
The case against Francesca has been declined due to insufficient evidence, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office confirmed to Entertainment Weekly.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The company noted that its cash balance is insufficient to fund operations for an extended period, indicating a need for additional funding.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
World leaders’ efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions remain insufficient.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
The case against Francesca has been declined due to insufficient evidence, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office confirmed to Entertainment Weekly.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insufficient
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Fatal accidents on Nigeria's waterways have for some time raised alarms about the lack of effective oversight and regulation, even as the country faces other major challenges, including inadequate road infrastructure.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Doctors have also raised concerns about inadequate treatment guidance in this area.Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Other health benefits have been found, but studies on sauna suits are scarce and often have flaws in their methodology, making their findings questionable in real-life situations.1 Do Sauna Suits Enhance Workouts?Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
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Over 400,000 people remain in northern Gaza, where food is scarce, according to the World Food Programme, as humanitarian experts warn that northern Gaza is on the brink of famine.Daniel Estrin, NPR, 30 Nov. 2024
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New York City and Philadelphia were expected to hit the mid-50s Sunday and low 60s by Wednesday.Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Alabama’s ceiling looked higher, but its floor looked lower.Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Insufficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insufficient. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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