inadequate
Example Sentences
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That leaves 10% for savings, miscellaneous expenses and all discretionary spending, which is inadequate if the family wants to work toward financial independence.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
The report praised the work of county emergency employees during this period but concluded they were working with an inadequate playbook.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
The research team identified four major problems limiting tropical insect conservation: poor global visibility of existing research, severe data gaps, inadequate scientific infrastructure, and too little conservation action.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
Conservative MP Chris Philp told Mahmood the extra £2m pledged was "wholly inadequate" and said he was concerned about a shortfall in funding for the force in general.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Pressed, one of the schools told Burry that his son suffered from inadequate gross and fine motor skills.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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