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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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

She went on to raise a series of concerns including "inadequate benefit levels" and "backdoor taxation for social care support".

From BBC

Cooper said it was clear there had been an "unacceptable failure" and that longstanding due diligence procedures had been "completely inadequate for this situation".

From BBC

Zaslav sends a letter to David Ellison saying Warner’s board unanimously rejects Paramount’s offer as “inadequate.”

From Los Angeles Times

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