inadequately

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Meta also "inadequately" identified the risks of children under 13 accessing the apps, and the potential for exposure to "age-inappropriate experiences".

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

It described the bank’s story as one of operating underperformance, noting that it is overvalued relative to fundamentals and inadequately prepared for future challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

“The City cannot afford an additional $1.5 billion hit in 2028 because city officials inadequately protected taxpayers in 2025.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2025

The Department of Health and Social Care said people's lives were being put at risk by "inadequately trained operators in the cosmetic sector" and the government was looking into new regulations.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

Unfortunately, many classroom teachers feel inadequately prepared to teach music, and classroom teachers’ use of music varies widely according to prior exposure to music.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin