Antonyms for insufficient
ˌɪn səˈfɪʃ əntin·suf·fi·cient

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1. insufficientadjective

   Synonyms:
   unsufficient

2. insufficientadjective

   Not sufficient.

   Synonyms:
   unsufficient

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:5.0 / 2 votes

1. insufficient

   Antonyms:
   able, adapted, adequate, capable, commensurate, competent, equal, fit, fitted, fitting, qualified, satisfactory, sufficient, suitable

   Synonyms:
   disqualified, inadequate, incompetent, inferior, poor, unequal, unfit, unqualified, unsatisfactory, unsuitable, useless, worthless

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:4.7 / 3 votes

1. insufficient, deficientadjective

   of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

   "insufficient funds"

   Antonyms:
   enough, adequate, comfortable, sufficient, decent

   Synonyms:
   lacking(p), deficient, wanting(p), inferior, substandard

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1. insufficientadjective

   Synonyms:
   inadequate, deficient, incommensurate, lacking

How to use insufficient in a sentence?

1. William Barr:

   The inspector general's report now makes clear that the FBI launched an intrusive investigation of a United States presidential campaign on the thinnest of suspicions that, in my view, were insufficient to justify the steps taken.

2. Angus MacNeil:

   There is uncertainty around the events of November 4, but it is crucial that Ofgem establish whether major electricity generators are manipulating power prices during periods of insufficient supply, we will be writing to the energy regulator to ensure that it examines such potential abuses of the system.

3. Jeff Hauser:

   Powell still hasn’t acted. He has not yet actually cut off the flow of insider information to Rosengren and Kaplan, the immediate and necessary, even if insufficient, step would be to place them on administrative leave....

4. John Cook:

   Providing facts is necessary but it's insufficient to deal with misinformation.

5. William Barr:

   The inspector general's report now makes clear that The FBI launched an intrusive investigation of a US presidential campaign on the thinnest of suspicions, that, in my view, were insufficient to justify the steps taken, it is also clear that, from its inception the evidence produced by the investigation was consistently exculpatory.

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