CEFR B2

insufficiently

adverb

Meaning

To a degree that is not enough for a particular purpose; not adequately.

Examples

The evidence was insufficiently strong to secure a conviction.
He felt he had been insufficiently trained for the demanding role.

Synonyms: inadequately, scarcely, barely, poorly

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insufficiently (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃəntli/

Definition

To a degree that is not enough for a particular purpose; not adequately.

Examples

The evidence was insufficiently strong to secure a conviction.
He felt he had been insufficiently trained for the demanding role.
The room was insufficiently heated, making it uncomfortable to stay long.

How to Use insufficiently

insufficiently + adjective (collocation): Describes an adjective as not being enough. — "The report was insufficiently detailed."
insufficiently + past participle (collocation): Describes a completed action as not being done enough. — "The system was insufficiently secured against cyber threats."

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