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

Example Sentences

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I reach for lemon so often that a box grater simply doesn’t cut it.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

“But ‘suck it up’ doesn’t cut it here.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

The argument that VAR corrects more decisions than it gets wrong doesn’t cut it either.

From BBC • May 6, 2024

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

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt