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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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   Learn the meaning of inadequate as an adjective to describe something or someone that is not good enough, too low in quality, or too small in amount. See how to use inadequate in sentences and synonyms.

   • English (US)

     not good enough or too low in quality: woefully inadequate...

   • Znaczenie Inadequate, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     INADEQUATE definicja: 1. not good enough or too low in...

   • Inadequate in Thai

     INADEQUATE translate: ไม่พอเพียง. Learn more in the...

   • Inadequate in Japanese

     INADEQUATE translate: 不十分な, 不十分（ふじゅうぶん）な. Learn more in the...

   • Indonesian Translation

     inadequate translate: tidak memadai. Learn more in the...

   • Inadequate in Russian

     INADEQUATE translate: неадекватный, неподходящий ,...

   • Inadequate: Malay Translation

     inadequate translate: tidak cukup. Learn more in the...

   • Inadequate: Catalan Translation

     INADEQUATE translate: inadequat. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › inadequateInadequate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word inadequate, which means not enough or good enough, or not capable. Find out how to use inadequate in a sentence and see related words and articles.

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

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   Learn the meaning of inadequate as an adjective to describe something that is not good enough, too low in quality, too small in amount, or not confident enough. See examples of inadequate in different contexts and domains, such as business, education, and art.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › inadequateINADEQUATE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › inadequateInadequate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

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

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   Find the meaning, pronunciation, and translation of the adjective inadequate, which means not adequate, sufficient, or competent. Compare and contrast with related words such as insufficient, poor, or incompetent.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › inadequateinadequate adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of inadequate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.