doesn't cut it

ADJECTIVE

meaningless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absurd empty futile hollow inconsequential insignificant pointless senseless trivial unimportant useless vague worthless

WEAK

aimless blank double-talk doublespeak feckless fustian good-for-nothing hot air inane insubstantial nonsensical nothing nugatory purportless purposeless trifling unmeaning unpurposed vacant vain valueless vapid

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certain consequential fruitful full important meaningful productive profitable rational reasonable sensible significant substantial useful valuable wise worthwhile

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doesn't cut it

But Infosys’s CMO told me that doesn’t cut it in the current market, when everyone has AI-fueled features they could rattle off.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

The first minister said what's been announced today "doesn't cut it".

From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2026

Being a mere millionaire just doesn’t cut it anymore.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2025

For people who really need a hot meal, the office microwave just doesn’t cut it — no one wants their pho coming out smelling like popcorn and old pasta sauce.

From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2025

“Gee, Dels. That ‘Tomorrow’ song probably doesn’t cut it, huh?

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

doesn't cut it

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