inadequate (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈædɪkwət/

Definition

Not good enough or not enough for a particular purpose.

Examples

• The lighting in the room was inadequate for reading.

• His explanation for his absence was entirely inadequate.

• We found the company's response to the crisis to be inadequate.

How to Use inadequate

inadequate for (prepositional phrase)

Not sufficient for a specific purpose or situation. — "This small car is inadequate for long family trips."

inadequate to (prepositional phrase)

Not possessing the necessary qualities or abilities for a task or role. — "He felt inadequate to the challenge of public speaking."

Synonyms of inadequate

Words with a similar meaning to inadequate:

• insufficient
• deficient
• unsatisfactory
• wanting

Antonyms of inadequate

Words with the opposite meaning to inadequate:

• adequate
• sufficient
• ample

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