Korean word

불충분

Pronunciation

Romanizationpulchungbun

Meaning

  • adjectivenot enough

Example

정보가 불충분해서 결정을 못 내렸어요.cheong bo ga pul chung bun hae seo kyeol jeong eul mot nae ryeo sseo yo

I couldn't make a decision because there wasn't enough information.

Illustration for 불충분 (not enough)

More examples

자료가 불충분하면 다시 제출해 주세요.cha ryo ga pul chung bun ha myeon ta si che chul hae chu se yo

If the materials are insufficient, please submit them again.

Core concept

A gap remains between what is available and what a situation requires.

Common phrases

  • 정보가 불충분하다cheong bo ga pul chung bun ha da

    insufficient information

  • 자료가 불충분하다cha ryo ga pul chung bun ha da

    insufficient materials

Similar words

부족하다pujokada: Being short of the amount or kind needed for a particular purpose.
모자라다mojarada: Not having enough time, money, strength, or another resource to do something.

Definition in Korean

수량·질·정도 면에서 기대나 요구에 못 미쳐 만족스럽지 않은 상태.su ryang chil cheong do myeo ne seo ki dae na yo gu e mot mi cheo man jok sseu reop jji a neun sang tae

Word origin

The word is formed from the Sino-Korean elements for not and sufficient, so its meaning is built directly from the idea of failing to meet a needed standard.

Usage tips

  • It sounds more formal and analytical than a casual complaint, so it often appears when evaluating evidence, preparation, or explanations.

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