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

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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. 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.

2. Trillium Asset Management:

   The sheer volume, magnitude, and frequency of Facebook's controversies strongly suggests that the company's whack-a-mole approach is insufficient - Facebook needs to institutionalize stronger risk oversight mechanisms.

3. Ignacio Aguado:

   Because of cuts and insufficient investment in primary health care, the first port of call is the emergency ward.

4. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius:

   We are in favor of a solid agreement ... for now there remain difficulties, there has been progress but as far as the volume, checks and duration of the envisaged commitments are concerned, the situation is still insufficient, so there is more work to be done.

5. Erin Hanlon:

   Evidence from laboratory and epidemiological studies has started to consistently associate insufficient sleep with an increased risk of obesity.

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