inadequate

[in-ad-i-kwit] / ɪnˈæd ɪ kwɪt /

ADJECTIVE

defective, insufficient, incompetent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deficient faulty incompetent incomplete lacking meager poor sad scarce sketchy skimpy unequal weak

WEAK

bare barren bush-league depleted dry failing feeble found wanting glitch imperfect impotent inappreciable inapt incapable incommensurate inconsiderable insubstantial junk lame lemon lousy low minus miserly not enough parsimonious scanty short shy small spare sparse sterile stinted stunted thin too little unproductive unqualified

Antonyms

STRONGEST

able abundant adequate capable complete enough full perfect potent strong sufficient

WEAK

competent

Example Sentences

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China’s GDP deflator, a broad price gauge, has been negative since 2023, a sign of inadequate demand at home.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a world of frequent natural disasters, the homeowner experience is more commonly defined by what happens after a loss: complex documentation, lengthy rebuild periods, inadequate cash flow.

From Barron's

The contract cancellation stems from inadequate safeguards for sensitive data, referencing a 2023 tax return leak.

From Barron's

He showed us CCF documents that said the information Russia had provided was "generic and formulaic" and there had been an "inadequate explanation" of the alleged crime.

From BBC

In September last year more follow-up inspections were carried out, but maternity services at both hospitals were again rated inadequate overall.

From BBC

inadequate

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