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insufficient

Pronunciation: [ˌɪn.səˈfɪʃ.ənt]

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Learn how to use insufficient in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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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.

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He feels insufficiently qualified for the job they offered him.

Example

Are you confident that you are sufficiently trained for this task?

How to pronounce insufficient

Pronunciation: [ˌɪn.səˈfɪʃ.ənt]

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