adjective not enough; inadequate
Insufficient funds in the account to cover the transaction.
The student's performance was deemed insufficient to pass the exam.
The patient's diet was deemed insufficient in nutrients.
The evidence presented was deemed insufficient to convict the defendant.
The feedback on the first draft was that it was insufficient in terms of character development and plot complexity.
The information provided by the client was insufficient to make a proper diagnosis.
The documentation submitted for the audit was found to be insufficient to verify the financial records.
The data collected from the field survey was insufficient to draw accurate conclusions about the structural integrity of the building.
The evidence presented in court was deemed insufficient to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.