hardly enough
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
So doing would impede the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which has long directed Iran’s nuclear program, but that is hardly enough.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
The group recently won a $250,000 grant from the Elevate Prize Foundation, but it was hardly enough to cover the shortfalls.
From Slate ● May 20, 2025
Despite the recent greening, only 0.12% of Antarctica is actually covered in vegetation, hardly enough to sustain lush forest ecosystems.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2024
“Now, with the value of the dollar going down, it’s hardly enough to feed my family, buy them clothes and supplies for school,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2023
Even if they skipped more meals, there was hardly enough left for two weeks.
From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer
![]()