Find the synonyms or antonyms of a word



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

Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019