insufficiently

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Recent Examples of insufficiently The government may not decide that Church teaching is insufficiently religious, insufficiently consistent with Catholic doctrine, or insufficiently compelling to justify an ecclesiastical policy. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 The order also authorizes the Justice Department to challenge state vaccine regulations deemed insufficiently respectful of parental objections. The Week Us, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026 Similar ads released in recent months accuse Moulton of being insufficiently progressive compared to Markey, a co-author of the Green New Deal, who’s seeking a third term in the Senate. Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2026 Xavier’s anger with his father flared further when Gene was, in Xavier’s view, insufficiently supportive of attempts to reunite with his mother and help her. Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 2026 Yet many still fail to reach their full potential because the directors are insufficiently engaged, inadequately challenged or possibly confined to narrow definitions of their role. James Langabeer, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The university determined that Verster was insufficiently transparent because he had been paid through his own company for studies that cited his university affiliation. Ashley Okwuosa, STAT, 30 July 2026 Raman has critiqued Inside Safe as too costly and insufficiently transparent. Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026 This is another entry that seems hastily done, insufficiently explained. New York Times, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insufficiently
Adverb
  • Last year Lee was questioned by legislators after the audit found staffing shortages and process failures had left thousands of cases inadequately investigated, including serious injuries and deaths.
    Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Around the world, most caregivers are either uncompensated or inadequately compensated, and many rely on public assistance where available to make ends meet.
    Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • An investigation found that Boeing had improperly fitted the outsourced fuselage and door plug parts.
    Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, people who receive syringes from a needle exchange are less likely to dispose of them improperly than those who do not use needle exchanges – in part because these programs encourage the return of used needles.
    Paul Christine, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • The app also sends follow-up surveys to make sure someone had a good experience and allows organizers to flag attendees who behave inappropriately.
    Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • During the fishing trip, Caruso took the child fishing alone at a pond and touched him inappropriately, according to the report.
    Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Insufficiently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insufficiently. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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