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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They say the European equity market is inadequately reflecting risks to growth and earnings.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026
This includes inadequately documented air arrivals, recorded detections at UK ports, and other recorded detections within the UK.
From BBC ● May 21, 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
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
The contractor, Francis Agnew, acknowledged the wall had been inadequately braced but blamed this condition on Burnham for pushing the men to build too quickly.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
