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
Opposition leaders dismissed his concessions, such as abandoning an electricity tax hike, as insufficient.
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The company noted that its cash balance is insufficient to fund operations for an extended period, indicating a need for additional funding.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
World leaders’ efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions remain insufficient.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
The case against Francesca has been declined due to insufficient evidence, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office confirmed to Entertainment Weekly.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The company noted that its cash balance is insufficient to fund operations for an extended period, indicating a need for additional funding.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
World leaders’ efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions remain insufficient.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
The case against Francesca has been declined due to insufficient evidence, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office confirmed to Entertainment Weekly.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insufficient
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Often, underperformance is rooted in commercial challenges—poor go-to-market capabilities, weak differentiation, inadequate sales talent, lack of a SalesTech infrastructure, or insufficient understanding of market conditions, as the latest CMO Survey has shown.Julian Villanueva, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Deputies discovered numerous cats and dogs living in unsanitary and unsafe conditions, with inadequate food, water and ventilation.Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 10 Dec. 2024
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The area normally can expect 38.4 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Chicago was warmer than average during the 2023-24 season due to a La Niña climate system, which meant snow was scarce.Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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Hotel availability is scarce this winter, and Tiina Määttä, general manager of the 159-room Original Sokos Hotel, expects 2024 to break more records.CNN, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Alabama’s ceiling looked higher, but its floor looked lower.Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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New York City and Philadelphia were expected to hit the mid-50s Sunday and low 60s by Wednesday.Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Insufficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insufficient. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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