CEFR B2

insufficiency

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: lack, shortage, deficiency, inadequacy

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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."

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