insufficient vs scrimpy

insufficient

adj
  • Not sufficient; of a type or kind that does not suffice, that does not satisfy requirements or needs. 

  • Not sufficient; lacking competent power or ability; unqualified, unequal, unfit. 

det
  • An inadequate quantity of; not enough. 

  • A quantity (of something) that is less than is needed. 

scrimpy

adj
  • scanty; meagre 

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