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   inadequate

   /ɪnˈadɪkwət/

   adjective

   • 1. lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose: "these labels prove to be wholly inadequate" Similar insufficientnot enoughdeficientpoorscantscantyscarcesparsetoo littletoo fewshortin short supplypaltrymeagreniggardlyskimpysketchyincompleterestrictedlimitedinformal:measlypatheticpiddlingrare:exiguousOpposite adequatesufficient
   • ▪ (of a person) unable to deal with a situation or with life: "a sad, solitary, inadequate man" Similar incompetentincapableunsatisfactorynot good enoughno goodfound wantingnot up to scratchlackingleaving much to be desiredunfitineffectiveineffectualinefficientunskilfulinexpertineptunproficientamateurishsubstandardpoorbadhopelessuselessinferiorimpotentpowerlessinformal:not up to snufflousyduffnot much copno great shakesvulgar slang:half-arsedhalf-assedOpposite competent

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINADEQUATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   INADEQUATE definition: 1. not good enough or too low in quality: 2. too small in amount: 3. not confident enough to deal…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of INADEQUATE is not adequate : not enough or good enough : insufficient; also : not capable. How to use inadequate in a sentence.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › inadequateInadequate - definition of inadequate by The Free Dictionary

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   Define inadequate. inadequate synonyms, inadequate pronunciation, inadequate translation, English dictionary definition of inadequate. adj. Not adequate to fulfill a need or meet a requirement; insufficient. in·ad′e·quate·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth...

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINADEQUATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   INADEQUATE meaning: 1. not good enough or too low in quality: 2. too small in amount: 3. not confident enough to deal…. Learn more.

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   Inadequate definition: not good enough for the purpose; inept or unsuitable. See examples of INADEQUATE used in a sentence.

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   Definitions of inadequate. adjective. lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task. “ inadequate training” “the staff was inadequate ” synonyms: unequal. deficient, lacking, wanting. inadequate in amount or degree. incapable, incompetent, unequal to. not meeting requirements. short-handed, short-staffed, undermanned, understaffed.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINADEQUATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If someone feels inadequate, they feel that they do not have the qualities and abilities necessary to do something or to cope with life in general. I still feel inadequate, useless and mixed up. Mary Ann felt painfully inadequate in the crisis.