Word: Insufficient

Pronunciation

/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃ(ə)nt/

Definitions

• Adjective: Not enough; inadequate for a particular need or purpose.

Phrase

• Insufficient evidence: Evidence that is not adequate to prove something conclusively or to meet a required standard.
• Insufficient funds: Not having enough money in a bank account to cover a financial transaction.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The bridge was deemed unsafe due to insufficient structural support.”
• “Due to insufficient planning, the project failed to meet its deadline.”
• “The payment was declined because of insufficient funds in the account.”

Synonyms

• Inadequate
• Deficient
• Unenough
• Lacking
• Short
• Wanting
• Meager
• Sparse
• Scanty
• Limited