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inadequate

adjectivegeneral usevery common/i.nɐ.dɨ.kwɐ.du/i·na·de·qua·do

Definition

1

Not adequate, insufficient, or unsuitable for a particular purpose or requirement.

Usage examples

“The resources proved inadequate for the project.”
“His explanation was deemed inadequate by the committee.”

Common combinations

inadequate resourcesinadequate preparationinadequate responseinadequate facilities