Insufficient

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

Insufficient (adjective)

  1. Not enough in amount or quality to meet a need.
  2. Lacking the necessary resources or ability to achieve something.

Examples

  • The water supply was insufficient for the entire village.
  • There was insufficient evidence to support the claim.

Common collocations: insufficient funds, insufficient time, insufficient data, insufficient resources, insufficient manpower

Synonyms of Insufficient

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Insufficient

  • — When something meets the required amount.
  • — When something is enough for a purpose.