insufficient

adjective

in·suf·fi·cient ˌin(t)-sə-ˈfi-shənt

Synonyms of insufficient next

: not sufficient : inadequate

insufficient funds

especially : lacking adequate power, capacity, or competence

insufficient bandwidth

insufficiently adverb

Example Sentences

The case was thrown out because of insufficient evidence. there's been an insufficient number of volunteers for the job, so I'll have to select someone

Recent Examples on the Web Women feel that underlying sexism, lack of appreciation, and insufficient opportunities are partly to blame. —

Kinsey Crowley, Fortune, 10 Mar. 2023 The problem was related to drivers’ unfamiliarity with new routes, insufficient trucks, and fewer temporary workers, according to then-Director of Sanitation Jay Council. —

María Ramos Pacheco, Dallas News, 10 Mar. 2023 Out of the signatures thrown out, 68 were from unregistered voters, 2,342 had insufficient information or information that didn't match, and 6,983 were signatures collected by fraudulent-petition circulators. —

Leah Vredenbregt, ABC News, 9 Mar. 2023 Among the violations: ► Banks charged multiple insufficient fund fees for the same transaction. —

Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2023 The hydraulic model provides critical insight into water system pressure management – whether there be insufficient water pressure to supply homes or too much pressure causing water main breaks. —

John Sabo, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2023 Our first order seemed to be a victim of insufficient staff training on the new menu item — there was no bacon in any of them. —

Emily Heil, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2023 President Ranil Wickremesinghe told parliament there were signs the economy was improving but there was still insufficient foreign currency for all imports, making the IMF deal crucial so other creditors could also start releasing funds. —

Reuters, CNN, 7 Mar. 2023 The defense pointed to insufficient police work, the lack of a murder weapon, and several other pieces of concrete evidence as a case for Murdaugh's innocence in the murders. —

Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner, 2 Mar. 2023 See More

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