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

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1. insufficientadjective

   Synonyms:
   unsufficient

2. insufficientadjective

   Not sufficient.

   Synonyms:
   unsufficient

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1. insufficient

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

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

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1. insufficient, deficientadjective

   of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

   "insufficient funds"

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

   Antonyms:
   enough, adequate, comfortable, sufficient, decent

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1. insufficientadjective

   Synonyms:
   inadequate, incompetent, unequal, incapable, unfit, not sufficient

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1. insufficientadjective

   Synonyms:
   inadequate, deficient, incommensurate, lacking

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1. List of paraphrases for "insufficient":

   inadequate, sufficient, inadequacy, insufficiency, deficient, lack, enough, unsatisfactory, adequate, kefaya, shortage, poor, shortfall, weak

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1. William Barr:

   The inspector general's report now makes clear that the FBI launched an intrusive investigation of a William Barr 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.

2. Oren Yaniv:

   There’s insufficient evidence at this time to prove that the guard was not justified in using force to defend himself, the investigation is ongoing and we will continue to gather evidence.

3. Reverend King:

   We refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt, we refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation.

4. Severin Cabannes:

   There are some clients whose profitability is structurally insufficient so we will not service them any more.

5. Jocelyn Thomas:

   Individuals who obtain insufficient sleep are more likely to attend to and remember negative events in general, additionally, individuals with sleep difficulties are more likely to focus their attention specifically on their sleep and the sleep of those around them.