1. the condition of being inadequate or not enough for a particular purpose
2. a failure of an organ or bodily system to function properly
Usage: medical

Examples

• The insufficiency of funds forced the project to be canceled.
• There was an insufficiency of evidence to support the claim.
• The patient was diagnosed with cardiac insufficiency.
• The insufficiency of staff led to longer wait times.
• Renal insufficiency requires careful monitoring by doctors.
• The insufficiency of resources hampered the relief efforts.