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Meaning of insufficiently
The primary meaning of "insufficiently" is to a degree that is not enough.
Etymology of insufficiently
The word "insufficiently" comes from the Latin words "in" meaning "not" and "sufficere" meaning "to suffice", with the suffix "-ly" added to form an adverb
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that is lacking or inadequate
Synonyms
inadequately
poorly
insufficient
deficiently
meagerly
scantily
sparingly
barely
hardly
inadequately
imperfectly
incompletely
defectively
faultily
imperfectly
partially
fragmentarily
sketchily
cursorily
hastily
superficially
shallowly
negligently
laxly
remissly
carelessly
sloppily
inadequately
unsatisfactorily
unacceptably
suboptimally
subpar
mediocrely
unremarkably
poorly
weakly
feebly
ineffectively
ineptly
inaptly
clumsily
awkwardly
inelegantly
Definitions
- To a degree that is not enough, or not adequate for a particular purpose
- * Not having or providing enough of something needed or wanted
Usage Examples
- The company was fined for disposing of waste insufficiently, resulting in environmental damage
- * The student's essay was researched insufficiently, leading to a poor grade
- * The new policy has been implemented insufficiently, failing to address the underlying issues
Antonyms
adequately
sufficiently
amply
fully
completely
perfectly
thoroughly
effectively
excellently
remarkably
outstandingly
exceptionally
extraordinarily
abundantly
generously
lavishly
copiously
profusely
extensively
comprehensively
meticulously
carefully
diligently
thoroughly
satisfactorily
acceptably
optimally
perfectly
flawlessly
impeccably
skillfully
adeptly
expertly
masterfully