as in inadequately
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Recent Examples of insufficiently
Like Alito’s paisanes, my Mexican family was also demonized for supposedly being insufficiently American and posing a threat to national unity.
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Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
At times, some groups may feel overlooked or insufficiently welcomed, reminding us that inclusion is a value that must continually be expanded and reaffirmed.
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Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
This is another entry that seems hastily done, insufficiently explained.
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New York Times,
11 June 2026
Dougherty led the criminal investigation that found two sources for the fire – an old fire that had been insufficiently smothered and Xcel power lines.
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The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
It’s been embarrassing watching both candidates smear each other as insufficiently MAGA.
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The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
Paxton pitched Cornyn as an insufficiently conservative senator and the anti-Trump candidate.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
The brand exudes minimalist, cool-girl energy with its breezy, low-effort formulas—the likes of which felt insufficiently full-coverage for this makeup maximalist.
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Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
The registered nurse and community activist has depicted Foster as insufficiently progressive on housing equity issues.
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U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
At times, some groups may feel overlooked or insufficiently welcomed, reminding us that inclusion is a value that must continually be expanded and reaffirmed.
—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
This is another entry that seems hastily done, insufficiently explained.
—
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Dougherty led the criminal investigation that found two sources for the fire – an old fire that had been insufficiently smothered and Xcel power lines.
—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
It’s been embarrassing watching both candidates smear each other as insufficiently MAGA.
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The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
Paxton pitched Cornyn as an insufficiently conservative senator and the anti-Trump candidate.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
The brand exudes minimalist, cool-girl energy with its breezy, low-effort formulas—the likes of which felt insufficiently full-coverage for this makeup maximalist.
—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
The registered nurse and community activist has depicted Foster as insufficiently progressive on housing equity issues.
—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insufficiently
Adverb
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Undermanned in the middle and inadequately equipped on the back end, Holland, a septuagenarian with four Stanley Cup rings, will have to earn every word of his reputation this summer.
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As medetomidine spreads across the country, jails that are still inadequately prepared to treat opioid withdrawal alone could face an onslaught of severe cases.
Adverb
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The trial court risked prejudicing the jury by improperly admitting evidence about Mead Johnson’s finances, including its revenues, profits, and executive compensation, the appeals court said.
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Miami Beach was sued in December by a developer who claims the city improperly rejected a Live Local project.
Adverb
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Vought’s moves also raise the risk of corruption and outside groups inappropriately influencing funding decisions.
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By contrast, the three male actors who appear in major supporting roles—along with Colin, there’s Lindon as the doctor and Louis Garrel as Maxine’s cinematographer and, ultimately, lover—are all veterans whose iconic presences make their small roles feel unusually, even inappropriately, prominent.
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“Insufficiently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insufficiently. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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