insufficient

• Décrit ce qui manque ou ne suffit pas pour atteindre un objectif, ou ce qui est trop peu ou incomplet.

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.

   Quantité insuffisante

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeficientinadequatelackingmeagerscantscarceshortwanting

   Antonymesabundantadequateampleenoughplentifulsufficient

2. Inadequate in quality or degreeB2formal

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

   insuffisant (qualité ou degré)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeficientinadequateincompletelackingmeagerscantshortsparseunacceptableunsatisfactory

   Antonymesadequateampleenoughsatisfactorysufficient