'Insufficient' definitions:

Definition of 'insufficient'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement; "insufficient funds" [syn: insufficient, deficient] [ant: sufficient]

Definition of 'Insufficient'

From: GCIDE
  • Insufficient \In`suf*fi"cient\, a. [L. insufficiens, -entis. See In- not, and Sufficient.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. Not sufficient; not enough; inadequate to any need, use, or purpose; as, the provisions are insufficient in quantity, and defective in quality. "Insufficient for His praise." --Cowper. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Wanting in strength, power, ability, capacity, or skill; incompetent; incapable; unfit; as, a person insufficient to discharge the duties of an office.
  • Syn: Inadequate; scanty; incommensurate; unequal; unfit; incompetent; incapable; inefficient. [1913 Webster]