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- Dictionaryinadequate/ɪnˈadɪkwət/
adjective
- 1. lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose: "these labels prove to be wholly inadequate" Similar Opposite
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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.
: not adequate : not enough or good enough : insufficient. inadequate equipment. also : not capable. was inadequate as a leader. inadequately adverb. inadequateness noun. Synonyms. deficient. insufficient. lacking. low. scarce. short. shy. wanting. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of inadequate in a Sentence.
Inadequate definition: not good enough for the purpose; inept or unsuitable. See examples of INADEQUATE used in a sentence.
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.
not good enough or too low in quality: woefully inadequate This work is woefully (= extremely) inadequate - you'll have to do it again. C1. too small in amount: She rejected the $2 million offer as totally inadequate. not confident enough to deal with a situation:
Definition of inadequate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
inadequate - not sufficient to meet a need; "an inadequate income"; "a poor salary"; "money is short"; "on short rations"; "food is in short supply"; "short on experience". short, poor. insufficient, deficient - of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement; "insufficient funds".
If something is inadequate, there is not enough of it or it is not good enough. Supplies of food and medicines are inadequate. The problem goes far beyond inadequate staffing.
inadequate meaning, definition, what is inadequate: not good enough, big enough, skilled eno...: Learn more.
adjective. uk / ɪˈnædɪkwət / us. inadequate adjective (QUALITY) Add to word list. not good enough or too low in quality: inadequate facilities / training. Our equipment is totally inadequate for a job like this. inadequate adjective (AMOUNT) not enough: We were given inadequate funds for the expedition. inadequately. adverb.
