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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With antenatal care, women repeatedly described feeling unheard, inadequately informed and unsupported when expressing anxiety, particularly in relation to reduced foetal movements or emerging medical complications.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
They say the European equity market is inadequately reflecting risks to growth and earnings.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026
Meta also "inadequately" identified the risks of children under 13 accessing the apps, and the potential for exposure to "age-inappropriate experiences".
From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026
America’s nonprofits have a privileged status because they offer ideas and services that the for-profit sector inadequately supports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025
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
