hardly sufficient

Frequency: 6.79.0 per million words

almost not enough for a particular need or purpose

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Examples (20)

  • A few minutes is hardly sufficient to explain the whole process.
  • The funding provided was hardly sufficient to cover the project's basic needs.
  • The small donation was hardly sufficient to cover the medical costs.
  • With the rising cost of living, his income is hardly sufficient to support his family.
  • Five hours of sleep is hardly sufficient for a growing child.
  • The evidence presented was hardly sufficient to convict the suspect.
  • His brief apology was hardly sufficient given the damage he caused.
  • After the unexpected expenses, the savings were hardly sufficient for a comfortable retirement.
  • The evidence provided in court was hardly sufficient for a conviction.
  • The small amount of food was hardly sufficient for the entire group.
  • A single fan is hardly sufficient to cool this large room.
  • Given the complexity of the task, the time allocated felt hardly sufficient.
  • The basic training they received was hardly sufficient for the complex task.
  • The emergency supplies were hardly sufficient to last through the prolonged crisis.
  • Her income is hardly sufficient to support her entire family.
  • Her qualifications, though good, were hardly sufficient for the highly specialized role.
  • This tiny umbrella is hardly sufficient for such heavy rain.
  • The water reserves were hardly sufficient to get through the dry season.
  • The company's response to the crisis was hardly sufficient.
  • The explanation offered was hardly sufficient to calm the public's concerns.