insufficient

• صفة تصف ما لا يكفي أو لا يلبي الغرض أو الحاجة المطلوبة. وتُستعمل للدلالة على النقص أو القصور في الكمية أو القدر أو الجودة.

Describes something that is not enough or not adequate for a particular purpose.

1. Quantity not enoughB2formal

   Not having enough of something to meet a requirement or need; inadequate in amount.

   غير كافٍ

   • The budget was insufficient to cover all the expenses.
   • We have insufficient data to draw a reliable conclusion.
   • His income was insufficient to support a family of four.
   • The food supplies proved insufficient for the number of refugees.

   المرادفاتdeficientinadequatelackingmeagerscantscarceshortwanting

   الأضدادabundantadequateampleenoughplentifulsufficient

2. Inadequate in quality or degreeB2formal

   Falling short of what is necessary or expected; not sufficient for a purpose.

   غير كافٍ

   • The evidence was insufficient to convince the jury.
   • Her efforts were considered insufficient for the promotion.
   • The safety precautions turned out to be insufficient.
   • He received insufficient training for such a complex job.

   المرادفاتdeficientinadequateincompletelackingmeagerscantshortsparseunacceptableunsatisfactory

   الأضدادadequateampleenoughsatisfactorysufficient