In short supply, at a premium, and deficient are all synonyms for insufficient. Sufficient and adequate are antonyms of insufficient. And here are 28 another word for insufficient.
The adjective "insufficient" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 4 letters, 2 synonyms with 5 letters, 8 synonyms with 6 letters, 4 synonyms with 7 letters, 3 synonyms with 8 letters, 3 synonyms with 9 letters, 4 synonyms with 10 letters, and 1 synonym with 13 letters, for a total of 26 synonyms for insufficient.
The evidence was deemed insufficient for conviction.
They received insufficient funds for expansion.
His explanation was insufficient to convince me.
There was insufficient time to prepare.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement | Original, substitution | Substitute, alternative |
| Instruction | Confusion, misguidance | Order, command |
| Horrific | Pleasant, delightful | Dreadful, horrendous |
| Inconsistent | Consistent, steady | Incompatible with, conflicting with |
| Assignment | Free time, leisure | Task, piece of work |
| Insignificant | Significant, important, meaningful | Unimportant, of minor importance |
| Accomplishment | Failure, setback | Achievement, act |
| Time consuming | Quick, efficient | Lengthy, slow |
| Resentment | Contentment, happiness | Bitterness, indignation |
| Attentive | Inattentive, inconsiderate | Alert, awake |
| Center | Edge, outskirts | Middle, core |
| Insecure | Confident, assured | Unconfident, lacking confidence |
| Development | Decline, stagnation | Evolution, growth |
| Central | Side, extreme, outer | Middle, centre |
| Pretentious | Natural, unaffected | Affected, ostentatious |
| Institution | Dismissal, defrocking, halting, cancellation, ending | Organization, establishment |
| At present | In the past, in the future | At the moment, just now |
| Present | Past, future, absent | In attendance, attending |
| Malicious | Benevolent, kindhearted | Spiteful, malevolent |
| Enter | Leave, scratch | Go in/into, come in/into |
| Compliment | Insult, criticism | Flattering remark, tribute |
| Eccentric | Ordinary, conventional | Unconventional, uncommon |
| Student | Teacher, instructor | Undergraduate, postgraduate |
| Transparent | Obscure, ambiguous | See-through, clear |
| Complacent | Dissatisfied, humble | Smug, self-satisfied |
| Coherent | Incoherent, muddled | Logical, reasoned |
| Extent | Limitation, restriction | Area, size |
| Entity | Nonentity, non-existence | Organization, institution |
| Relentless | Short-lived, irresolute, intermittent | Persistent, continuing |
| Prudent | Unwise, imprudent, incautious, extravagant | Wise, well judged |
| Entitle | Deny, restrict | Qualify, make eligible |
| Document | Erase, delete | Official paper, legal paper |
| Consensus | Disagreement, minority view | Agreement, harmony |
| Inconvenience | Help, convenience | Trouble, bother |
| Indifferent | Heedful, caring | Unconcerned about, apathetic about/towards |
| Silent | Audible, noisy | Completely quiet, still |
| Superficial | Deep, thorough | Surface, exterior |
| Difficulty | Ease, simplicity | Strain, struggling |
| Incentive | Deterrent, disincentive | Inducement, motivation |
| Criticism | Praise, approval | Censure, reproval |
| Mentor | Student, mentee | Adviser, guide |
| Entertainment | Boredom, drudgery | Amusement, pleasure |
| Excellent | Poor, inferior | Very good, superb |
| Representative | Atypical, unrepresentative | Typical, prototypical |
| Decent | Disobliging, dishonest | Satisfactory, reasonable |
| Explicit | Vague, suggestive, implicit | Clear, direct |
| Ancient | Recent, contemporary | Of long ago, earliest |
| Conventional | Unorthodox. unconventional, radical, bohemian | Normal, standard |
| Magnificent | Uninspiring, modest, tawdry, cheap | Splendid, spectacular |
| Essentially | Superficially, insignificantly | Fundamentally, basically |
| Talent | Inability, clumsiness | Flair, aptitude |
| Government | Anarchy, lawlessness | Administration, executive |
| Permanent | Temporary, fleeting, ephemeral | Lasting, enduring |
| Equipment | Disposal, abandonment | Apparatus, paraphernalia |
| Recent | Old, former | New, the latest |