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 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.

2. The SFO:

   The SFO has concluded, based on the information and material we have obtained, that there is insufficient evidence for a realistic prospect of conviction.

3. Samuel Butler:

   Life is the art of drawing sufficient conclusions from insufficient premises.

4. Kris Sollid:

   There is insufficient evidence that listing ` added sugars ’ on nutrition facts panels would yield meaningful reductions in calorie consumption or improvement in public health.

5. C. C. Colton:

   The slightest sorrow for sin is sufficient if it produce amendment, and the greatest insufficient if it do not.