insufficient
Pronunciation: [ˌɪn.səˈfɪʃ.ənt]
Word
Context: "quantity"
(adjective) when there is not enough of something. If you need a lot of food for a party but only have a small amount, that is insufficient food.
Example
The amount of water we have is sufficient for our picnic.
Example
There was insufficient time to finish the project before the deadline.
Example
Do you think we have sufficient resources for the event?
Context: "ability"
(adjective) when someone does not have enough skills or qualities to do something. If you want to play a difficult game but don't know the rules well, you are insufficiently prepared.
Example
She is sufficiently skilled at math to help her classmates.
Example
He feels insufficiently qualified for the job they offered him.
Example
Are you confident that you are sufficiently trained for this task?
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