What does insufficient mean?
Insufficient means An inadequate quantity of; not enough..
Insufficient
/ɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/ · determiner
Meaning
An inadequate quantity of; not enough..
Definitions by Sense
- An inadequate quantity of; not enough.
- (as pronoun) A quantity (of something) that is less than is needed.
- Not sufficient; of a type or kind that does not suffice, that does not satisfy requirements or needs.
- Not sufficient; lacking competent power or ability; unqualified, unequal, unfit.
Example Sentences
Insufficient time is available to reflect on the problem.
Insufficient of the building remains to determine its age.
an insufficient amount
an insufficient degree
It is a necessary condition but an insufficient one.
Brother Coſroe, I find my ſelfe agreeu’d, Yet inſufficient to expreſſe the ſame: For it requires a great and thundering ſpeech: […]
Synonyms for insufficient
Antonyms for insufficient
Related Words
Word Forms
- more insufficient
- most insufficient
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for insufficient?
Common synonyms include unsufficient, deficient, lacking, light.
What is the opposite of insufficient?
Possible antonyms include sufficient.
How do you use insufficient in a sentence?
Insufficient time is available to reflect on the problem.
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