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(in-suf-fi-cient) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. not enough to meet the needs.

Example Sentence

The essay answer was insufficient.

More Example Sentences

There was insufficient time to finish.

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insufficient
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Rhymes

  • deficient
  • efficient
  • omniscient
  • proficient
  • sufficient

  • beneficent
  • coefficient
  • inefficient
  • insufficient
  • self-sufficient
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