1
as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
dealt with the school's insufficiency of art supplies by buying materials out of her own pocket
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2
as in inability
the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means
her alleged insufficiency for the job
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Recent Examples of insufficiency
The slight renal insufficiency the pope had in recent days has subsided and a Tuesday CAT scan of the chest showed a normal evolution of the pulmonary inflammatory picture.
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Jon Haworth, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025
He was later diagnosed with a polymicrobial infection and mild renal insufficiency, both of which appear to be under control, the Vatican says.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
By Monday evening, the Vatican announced that his lab results showed improvement and monitoring of his mild kidney insufficiency hadn't prompted any fresh concerns.
—Willem Marx, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
The mild kidney insufficiency detected days earlier has subsided, and for the first time, the Vatican disclosed that Francis is undergoing respiratory physiotherapy to help clear fluid from his lungs.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Jon Haworth, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025
He was later diagnosed with a polymicrobial infection and mild renal insufficiency, both of which appear to be under control, the Vatican says.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
By Monday evening, the Vatican announced that his lab results showed improvement and monitoring of his mild kidney insufficiency hadn't prompted any fresh concerns.
—Willem Marx, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
The mild kidney insufficiency detected days earlier has subsided, and for the first time, the Vatican disclosed that Francis is undergoing respiratory physiotherapy to help clear fluid from his lungs.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insufficiency
Noun
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The cybersecurity industry is facing a critical shortage of skilled professionals as threats from nation-state actors and cybercriminals escalate fueled by easy access to AI tools.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Those shortages have allowed compounding pharmacies to produce and sell their own versions of GLP-1 drugs.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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And, his inability to admit his mistakes and face the consequences.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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His campaign went under the radar last season, due to the team’s poor record, a few bad outings, and an inability to finish healthy.—
Johnny Flores Jr.,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Many opponents to the legislation have submitted testimony about a lack of public hearings and participation prior to the bills being introduced in the General Assembly.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Even when the claims are ridiculous, or Rahma vehemently disagrees, the lack of time to dwell gives the videos a sense of both urgency and fun.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2025
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But the supplement is mostly a supportive treatment in children with vitamin deficiencies, and taking too much can cause toxicity.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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However, vitamin deficiencies can negatively affect hair health.1 Foods high in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, iron, fat-soluble vitamins, and B-complex vitamins—such as leafy greens, eggs, and fatty fish—aid hair growth.2 1.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Insufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insufficiency. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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