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inadequate
[in-ad-i-kwit]
adjective
not good enough for the purpose; inept or unsuitable.
This old tent they gave us is completely inadequate—it’s equally bad at keeping out both the rain and the bugs!
Antonyms: sufficientnot sufficient for the purpose; not enough.
The set of linens we received was so inadequate, we were asking friends for a loan of napkins and tablecloths.
Psychiatry., ineffectual in response to emotional, social, intellectual, and physical demands in the absence of any obvious mental or physical deficiency.
inadequate
/ ɪnˈædɪkwɪt /
adjective
not adequate; insufficient
not capable or competent; lacking
Other Word Forms
- inadequately adverb
- inadequacy noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of inadequate1
Example Sentences
He said regulation of those machines was "totally inadequate".
In interviews, she openly admitted to feeling inadequate in her signature halting, circular stammers.
But that same year, Marineland was found guilty, under Ontario's animal cruelty laws, of abusing and neglecting three young black bears who were kept in small enclosures with inadequate access to water for months.
He argues that the real tragic ending is to remain connected to a parent who makes you feel inadequate or terrible all the time.
An inadequate plan doesn’t cover the types of healthcare visits and medications a beneficiary needs.
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