insufficient

[ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃnt]

insufficient Definition

• 1. not enough; inadequate
• 2. lacking in what is necessary or required

Using insufficient: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "insufficient" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company's budget was insufficient to cover the costs of the project.

• Example

  The evidence provided was insufficient to prove his guilt.

• Example

  The amount of food provided was insufficient for the number of guests.

insufficient Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for insufficient

• deficient
• inadequate
• short
• scarce
• scant

Antonyms for insufficient

• adequate
• enough
• plentiful
• abundant
• sufficient

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Summary: insufficient in Brief

Insufficient [ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃnt] means not enough or lacking in what is necessary or required. It is often used to describe a shortage or inadequacy, as in 'The company's budget was insufficient to cover the costs of the project.' Insufficient has synonyms like deficient, inadequate, short, scant, and scarce, and antonyms like sufficient, adequate, enough, plentiful, and abundant.