In academic writing, it is always better to use direct and formal negative
words.
Don’t say: His research on the Taiwanese writing system was discontinued due to
not much money.
Say: His research on the Taiwanese writing system was discontinued due to
little money.
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Informal: Not much Formal: Little
Informal: Not many Formal: Few
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Better to say: His research on the Taiwanese writing system was discontinued
due to insufficient funds.
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