insufficiency (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.səˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Definition

A lack of something that is needed or desired; not being enough.

Examples

• The report highlighted the insufficiency of funding for public education.

• There was a clear insufficiency of evidence to support the claim.

• He complained about the insufficiency of sleep he was getting.

How to Use insufficiency

insufficiency of (prepositional phrase)

A lack of a specific thing. — "The team's performance was hampered by an insufficiency of skilled players."

Synonyms of insufficiency

Words with a similar meaning to insufficiency:

• lack
• shortage
• deficiency
• inadequacy

Antonyms of insufficiency

Words with the opposite meaning to insufficiency:

• sufficiency
• abundance

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