insufficient
word
Definition
Not enough in amount or degree to meet a need, goal, or requirement.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and often used in technical, academic, or official contexts. Common collocations: 'insufficient evidence,' 'insufficient funds,' 'insufficient time.' Do not confuse with 'inefficient' (which means not working well).
Spanish: insuficientePortuguese (BR): insuficientePortuguese (PT): insuficienteChinese (Simplified): 不足Chinese (Traditional): 不足Hindi: अपर्याप्तArabic: غير كافٍBengali: অপর্যাপ্ত - অপ্রতুলRussian: недостаточныйJapanese: 不十分なVietnamese: không đủKorean: 불충분한Turkish: yetersizUrdu: ناکافیIndonesian: tidak cukup - kurang
Example Sentences
There is insufficient food for everyone.
basic
Your answer is insufficient for full marks.
basic
The team lost due to insufficient practice.
basic
Sorry, you have insufficient funds in your account.
natural
His explanation was insufficient to convince the jury.
natural
If the power supply is insufficient, the machine won’t work properly.
natural