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.