insufficient

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

ruОписывает то, чего недостаточно или что не соответствует определённой цели.esDescribe algo que no es suficiente o que no cumple con una determinada necesidad o estándar.frDécrit ce qui manque ou ne suffit pas pour atteindre un objectif, ou ce qui est trop peu ou incomplet.deBeschreibt etwas, das nicht ausreicht oder nicht einem bestimmten Zweck entspricht.ptDescreve algo que não é suficiente ou que não atende a um determinado objetivo, que é insuficiente em quantidade ou qualidade.zh表示数量不够、不充足，或达不到某个目标、标准或要求。arصفة تصف ما لا يكفي أو لا يلبي الغرض أو الحاجة المطلوبة. وتُستعمل للدلالة على النقص أو القصور في الكمية أو القدر أو الجودة.

1. Quantity not enough B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНедостаточныйesinsuficiente (cantidad no suficiente)frQuantité insuffisantedeUnzureichendptInsuficientezh不足的arغير كافٍ

   Synonymes: deficientinadequatelackingmeagerscantscarceshortwanting

   Antonymes: abundantadequateampleenoughplentifulsufficient

2. Inadequate in quality or degree B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНедостаточныйesInsuficientefrinsuffisant (qualité ou degré)deUnzureichendptInsuficientezh不足的arغير كافٍ

   Synonymes: deficientinadequateincompletelackingmeagerscantshortsparseunacceptableunsatisfactory

   Antonymes: adequateampleenoughsatisfactorysufficient

• more insufficient comparative form
• most insufficient superlative form