Antonyms for sufficient

Grammar : Adj

Spell : suh-fish-uhnt

Phonetic Transcription : səˈfɪʃ ənt

Definition of sufficient

Origin : early 14c., from Old French sufficient, from Latin sufficiens, present participle of sufficere (see suffice).

adj enough, adequate

Example sentences :

In a short time, I shall not have sufficient strength to impart all I have to say.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

There obtained just sufficient water for ourselves and the horses.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

There is sufficient water to last the party about a week, but not more.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

It will not be sufficient that the rash counsels of human passion are rejected.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

Here proof of the lunacy of the maiden aunt would be sufficient.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 8, May 21, 1870 » by Various

Usually, 30 to 45 minutes after boiling has begun will be sufficient.
Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

A euphemism of kleptomania had been offered and accepted as sufficient excuse for her crime.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

That the sacrifice which He made for sin was sufficient and accepted.
Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump

But I am proud of being yours; it is sufficient for you to love me, and that I may be in my turn a queen.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

She still lived, however, and that was sufficient for the redemption of her sins.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for sufficient

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