littler

adjective

as in slighter

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  1. insufficient
  2. inadequate
Adjective
  • Prevents Calcium Deficiency That Can Reduce Bone Strength Individuals with reduced calcium absorption or insufficient dietary intake may be at risk of calcium deficiency and may require a supplement.
    — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2026
  • But tariffs alone proved insufficient to tackle the security risks that come with Chinese monopoly power, and Washington has begun to experiment with many more tools of industrial policy.
    — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of insufficient
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  • According to the whistleblower, testing of this new system has been inadequate.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Gartner predicts that over 40% of agentic AI projects will be canceled by the end of 2027, citing escalating costs, unclear business value and inadequate risk controls.
    — Emily Lewis-Pinnell, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of inadequate
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“Littler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/littler. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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