inadequate Definition
not enough or not good enough; not capable or competent.
Using inadequate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inadequate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The company's response to the crisis was inadequate.
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The school's resources are inadequate for the number of students.
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His qualifications were inadequate for the job.
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The evidence presented was inadequate to prove his guilt.
inadequate Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for inadequate
Phrases with inadequate
extremely insufficient or deficient
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The amount of funding provided was grossly inadequate for the project.
sadly lacking in quality or quantity
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The emergency response was woefully inadequate, resulting in many casualties.
payment or benefits that are insufficient or not commensurate with the work done
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The employees were dissatisfied with the inadequate compensation offered by the company.
Origins of inadequate
from Latin 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'adequatus' meaning 'equal to'
Summary: inadequate in Brief
'Inadequate' [ɪnˈædɪkwət] describes something that is not enough or not good enough, often implying a lack of capability or competence. Examples include 'The company's response to the crisis was inadequate,' and 'His qualifications were inadequate for the job.' Phrases like 'grossly inadequate' and 'woefully inadequate' emphasize extreme insufficiency or deficiency.
