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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Warner’s board unanimously decided Paramount’s latest offer “remains inadequate particularly given the insufficient value it would provide.”

From The Wall Street Journal

She said the Committee found the OSA to be "woefully inadequate" and called it "a shocking example of how UK citizens are left unprotected whilst social media companies act with impunity".

From BBC

White, who for years has urged Congress to tighten oversight of TANF, said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal that the problem isn’t partisan politics, but inadequate monitoring and accountability.

From The Wall Street Journal

The plaintiffs allege that the production violated labor laws and provided inadequate food and drink, among other claims, and are seeking financial compensation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Several NGOs said the new rules will have a major impact on aid distribution in Gaza, with humanitarian organisations saying the amount of aid entering Gaza remains inadequate.

From Barron's

inadequate

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