Cool MateMeaning of Insufficient
not large, strong or important enough for a particular purpose
In simple words: not enough
Insufficient in a sentence
- insufficient time
- The management paid insufficient attention to working conditions.
- There are fears that the existing flood barrier may prove insufficient.
- I’m afraid we have insufficient evidence.
- His salary is insufficient to meet his needs.
- The plan was to refurbish the whole building but the funds raised were insufficient for the purpose.
How to use Insufficient
Used in formal contexts, such as reports or academic writing. Avoid in casual conversations. Common in financial or resource-related discussions.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'in-sufficient' as 'in' meaning without and 'sufficient' meaning enough.
Related words
Synonyms for Insufficient
- inadequate
- deficient
- meager
- scanty
- lacking
Opposites of Insufficient
- sufficient
- adequate
- ample
Common mistakes with Insufficient
- Confused with 'sufficient' which means enough.
- Omitting the context, e.g., saying 'insufficient' without stating what is insufficient.
- Using inappropriately in informal settings.
Insufficient appears in
Insufficient in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
غير كافٍ
مش كفاية
- Bengaliবাংলা
অপর্যাপ্ত
যথেষ্ট নয়
- GermanDeutsch
unzureichend
nicht genug
- SpanishEspañol
Insuficiente
No es suficiente.
- Persianفارسی
ناکافی
کافی نیست
- FrenchFrançais
Insuffisant
pas assez
- Hindiहिन्दी
अपर्याप्त
काफी नहीं
- ItalianItaliano
Insufficient
non abbastanza
- PortuguesePortuguês
Insuficiente
Não é o bastante
- RussianРусский
Недостаточный
не хватает
- Urduاردو
ناقص، ناکافی
کافی نہیں
- Chinese中文
不足的
不够
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Frequently asked questions about Insufficient
What does Insufficient mean?
not enough
What is the definition of Insufficient?
not large, strong or important enough for a particular purpose
How do you use Insufficient in a sentence?
insufficient time
Can you give another example of Insufficient?
The management paid insufficient attention to working conditions.
What are synonyms for Insufficient?
Common alternatives include inadequate, deficient, meager, scanty, lacking.
What is the opposite of Insufficient?
Opposite meanings include sufficient, adequate, ample.
What words go with Insufficient?
It commonly pairs with be, prove, quite, wholly, simply, for.
What are common mistakes when using Insufficient?
Confused with 'sufficient' which means enough. Omitting the context, e.g., saying 'insufficient' without stating what is insufficient. Using inappropriately in informal settings.
How do you pronounce Insufficient?
US: /["/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃnt/"]/, UK: /["/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃnt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Insufficient?
Used in formal contexts, such as reports or academic writing. Avoid in casual conversations. Common in financial or resource-related discussions.
What CEFR level is Insufficient?
"Insufficient" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.