Nutritional Vocabulary

noun a lack of an adequate amount or quantity

adjective insufficient, not enough

• The insufficiency of funds resulted in the project being delayed.
• There wasn't enough money, so the project got pushed back.
• We're short on cash, so the project is on hold.
• The insufficiency of creativity in his work was evident in the lackluster results.

adjective a small or insufficient amount; lacking in quantity or quality

• The meager amount of funding allocated to the project was insufficient to cover all expenses.
• I was disappointed by the meager portion of food they served at the party.
• I can't believe they only gave me a meager tip for delivering their food.
• Her meager attempts at apologizing did little to repair the damage done.