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
What opportunities did present themselves to Vancouver to sell on Friday were of insufficient interest to convince the club to weaken the team that’s in the eighth spot in the Western Conference by points percentage.
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Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
The same day, Kennedy appeared on Fox News, saying federal reporting systems for vaccine injuries are insufficient, although adverse reactions are reportable and searchable by the HHS.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
However, there is insufficient evidence to support this theory.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
The reason for her release was insufficient grounds for filing a criminal complaint.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insufficient
Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
The same day, Kennedy appeared on Fox News, saying federal reporting systems for vaccine injuries are insufficient, although adverse reactions are reportable and searchable by the HHS.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
However, there is insufficient evidence to support this theory.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
The reason for her release was insufficient grounds for filing a criminal complaint.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insufficient
Adjective
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Crafting the right prompt can mean the difference between receiving valuable output that streamlines your workflow or an inadequate response that leaves you frustrated.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Outside of ace Garrett Crochet, whose 1.38 ERA is currently eighth in MLB and third in the AL, Red Sox starters have been inadequate to say the least, with a collective 4.55 ERA — 22nd in MLB — and just four wins against eight defeats.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Details of who makes up the DOGE staff have been scarce despite the intense media attention on the team's efforts.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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As a rule, if rain is scarce, a crepe myrtle needs two to three gallons of water per inch of trunk diameter per week.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
26 Mar. 2025
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The survey's measure of consumer sentiment dropped to a level lower than at any point during the Great Recession.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Trust Is Built In Small Moments Like This For a co-op like Cabot Creamery, maintaining consumer trust means being transparent—even when the stakes are low.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Insufficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insufficient. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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