inadequate

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Evolutionary theory is no longer heretical, Galileo has been issued a hall pass to heaven, and quite a few sincere if entirely inadequate apologies have been issued, mostly to people long dead.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

People use social media to keep up with their friends and family, but teens can also feel inadequate, sad or anxious when they compare themselves to a curated version of other people’s lives online.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Taxpayers face potential penalties and refund delays this season due to inadequate protections and a 27% IRS staffing reduction.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

The NASUWT, the Teachers' Union, says it has had concerns for some time that advice given to schools about lockdown procedures is inadequate.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

It sounded so foolish and inadequate, as though she had knocked over a favorite houseplant, or forgotten a birthday.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan