Words Like INSUFFICIENT

We have put together a list of words that are similar to INSUFFICIENT.

14 Alternative Words Similar to insufficient

1 Deficient Adjective      Synonym Words Like Deficient
2 Sufficient Adjective      Antonym Words Like Sufficient
3 Meager Adjective      Related Words Like Meager
4 Meagerly Adjective      Related Words Like Meagerly
5 Meagre Adjective      Related Words Like Meagre
6 Scrimpy Adjective      Related Words Like Scrimpy
7 Stingy Adjective      Related Words Like Stingy
8 Depleted Adjective      Similar Words Like Depleted
9 Lean Adjective      Similar Words Like Lean
10 Light Adjective      Similar Words Like Light
11 Low Adjective      Similar Words Like Low
12 Poor Adjective      Similar Words Like Poor
13 Scant Adjective      Similar Words Like Scant
14 Short Adjective      Similar Words Like Short

2 examples of insufficient

1 the provisions are insufficient in quantity, and defective in quality
2 a person insufficient to discharge the duties of an office

6 definitions of insufficient

1 Not sufficient; not enough; inadequate to any need, use, or purpose.
2 Wanting in strength, power, ability, capacity, or skill; incompetent; incapable; unfit.
3 of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
4 Not sufficient; inadequate.
5 Not sufficient; lacking in what is necessary or required; deficient in amount, force, or fitness; inadequate; incompetent: as, insufficient provision or protection; insufficient motives.
6 Not sufficient.
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