inadequate
adjective
not good enough for the purpose; inept or unsuitable.
inadequately
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a word derived from
inadequate.
Example Sentences
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The results suggest that hypertension remains widely undiagnosed, untreated, or inadequately managed, even though it is a major contributor to stroke, heart disease, and premature death.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
These and other events have been “insufficiently examined, inadequately narrated, and rarely remembered,” says Mr. Van de Ven, a professor of modern Chinese history at Cambridge University.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
The report raised concerns about staffing and support across maternity services and said postnatal care was inadequately staffed and supported.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
“Hot tubs can be a source of Legionella growth and transmission when they are inadequately maintained and operated,” the CDC said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
She saw that she was inadequately dressed against the raw November day in a threadbare cotton dress, ragged little sweater and thin cotton stockings.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
