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   In·ad·e·quate

   /inˈadəkwət/

   

   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 supplypaltrymeagerniggardlyskimpysketchyincompleterestrictedlimitedinformal: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 desiredunfitineffectiveineffectualinefficientunskillfulinexpertineptunproficientamateurishsubstandardpoorbadhopelessuselessinferiorimpotentpowerlessinformal:not up to snufflousyduffnot much copno great shakesvulgar slang:half-arsedhalf-assedOpposite competent

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › inadequateinadequate | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   adjective. uk / ɪˈnædɪkwət / us. inadequate adjective (QUALITY) not good enough or too low in quality: inadequate facilities / training. Our equipment is totally inadequate for a job like this. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence.

3. en.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...

4. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › inadequateinadequate - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 17, 2024 · inadequate ( comparative more inadequate, superlative most inadequate) Not adequate; not fit for the purpose. Synonyms: insufficient, deficient; see also Thesaurus: inadequate. inadequate resources. inadequate representation.

5. www.wordreference.com › definition › inadequateinadequate - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   inadequate /ɪnˈædɪkwɪt/ adj. not adequate; insufficient. not capable or competent; lacking. inˈadequacy n inˈadequately adv. 'inadequate' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › inadequateINADEQUATE definition | Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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   adjective. us / ɪnˈæd·ɪ·kwət/ Add to word list. not enough or not good enough: Her skills were inadequate for the job. Opposite. adequate. (Definition of inadequate from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of inadequate. in Chinese (Traditional) 不夠好的，劣質的, （數量）不夠的, （處理事情）信心不足的… See more.

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   lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose:. Meaning, pronunciation and example sentences, English to English reference content.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-thesaurus › inadequateSynonyms of INADEQUATE | Collins American English Thesaurus

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   3 days ago · Definition. not enough. Supplies of food and medicine are inadequate. Synonyms. insufficient. short. scarce. meagre. poor. lacking. incomplete. scant. sparse.