Insufficient
(adjective)
- Not enough; inadequate.
- Not adequate to meet the needs or requirements.
- Lacking the necessary qualities or resources to achieve a particular purpose.
Origin:
From the late middle english, from latin insufficient-, from in- meaning "not" + sufficient-, sufficiens meaning "sufficient". first used in the 15th century.
Examples:
- The evidence is insufficient to prove his guilt.
- The funds were insufficient to cover the expenses.
- The food supply was insufficient to feed the entire population.
- The information provided was insufficient to make a decision.
- The company's profits were insufficient to meet its financial obligations.