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
The city’s reason to oppose an investigation Cunningham’s response asserts that the Board of Ethics has no jurisdiction over the matter and there are insufficient facts to prove a violation.
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Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 21 Feb. 2025
But the errors that lead to corporate death spirals often can be traced back to a common factor that receives insufficient attention: their ownership model.
—Josh Baron, Harvard Business Review, 21 Feb. 2025
Martin and Grassi, who had escorted Payne to his room, were also cleared, as the court found insufficient evidence that their actions directly contributed to his fatal fall.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2025
Better Resolution Earlier instruments provided insufficient resolution to capture the star birth dance.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025
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Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 21 Feb. 2025
But the errors that lead to corporate death spirals often can be traced back to a common factor that receives insufficient attention: their ownership model.
—Josh Baron, Harvard Business Review, 21 Feb. 2025
Martin and Grassi, who had escorted Payne to his room, were also cleared, as the court found insufficient evidence that their actions directly contributed to his fatal fall.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2025
Better Resolution Earlier instruments provided insufficient resolution to capture the star birth dance.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insufficient
Adjective
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Survivors have long called for accountability, arguing that the Church's response has been inadequate and that senior figures must be held responsible.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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That conviction was set aside by an Oklahoma court which said his defense was inadequate.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Inventory space is scarce, so this is really a last resort, as most of Lucy’s backpack should be filled with food and water.—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
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Track position is everything on a circuit as unforgiving as Monaco, where overtaking opportunities are scarce.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Even though the amount of each check is lower, investing it in the stock market, which averages an annual return of 10%, could make up for that loss and more.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Research has found that people who regularly practice mindfulness generally experience less stress and lower levels of cortisol.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Insufficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insufficient. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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