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Insufficient

Definition

(formal) Not enough or inadequate for a particular purpose or need; lacking the necessary quality or quantity to meet a requirement or standard.

Example Sentences

1The company's profits were insufficient to cover the costs of the new project, leading to a significant financial shortfall.
2Is the current evidence insufficient to support the claim that climate change is primarily caused by human activity?
3The government's response to the natural disaster was widely criticized as insufficient, with many calling for more aid and resources.
4Try to avoid using insufficient data to make important business decisions, as this can lead to costly mistakes.
5There is a growing concern that the current measures to address the issue are insufficient and that more drastic action is needed.

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