insufficiency

noun
UK: /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃnsi/
US: /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/

  1. The state of not having enough of something needed.

    1. There is an insufficiency of food for everyone there.
    2. The study highlights the insufficiency of current measures to combat climate change.

  2. A lack of the qualities and abilities to do something well.

    1. Her financial insufficiency made her worried about retirement.
    2. There was a clear insufficiency in the team's preparation, leading to their defeat.

Synonyms

deficiency inadequacy shortage paucity lack dearth

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "insufficiency" in English means: The state of not having enough of something needed., A lack of the qualities and abilities to do something well..

The phonetic transcription of "insufficiency" is /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃnsi/ in British English and /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "insufficiency": deficiency, inadequacy, shortage, paucity, lack, dearth.

Example usage of "insufficiency": "There is an insufficiency of food for everyone there.". More examples on the page.