Good
Good adjective - Having sufficient worth or merit to receive one's honor, esteem, or reward.
Usage example: she is good enough to win a fellowship
Insufficient
Insufficient adjective - Not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need.
Nearby Words: insufficiency, insufficiently
Both words in one sentence
- Despite his fresh (read - naive) outlook and great enthusiasm for the job, Ramesses slowly discovers that good intentions are less than insufficient when you want to make your kingdom mighty, crush your enemies and bring prosperity to your people.
Source: Literature / Pharaoh
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