insufficiency of room
noun phraseUK /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi əv ruːm/
US /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi əv rum/
Not having enough space for everyone or everything.
The insufficiency of room in the car meant someone had to stay home.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A situation where a place is too small for its purpose.
The insufficiency of room in the tiny kitchen made cooking difficult.
3. Not enough available area for people to move freely.
There was an insufficiency of room on the dance floor.
4. A shortage of seating or standing area in a venue.
The insufficiency of room at the concert left many fans outside.