CEFR B2

inadequately

adverb

Meaning

In a manner that is not sufficient, suitable, or good enough for a particular purpose.

Examples

The report inadequately addressed the core issues, leading to further confusion.
Due to budget cuts, the department was inadequately staffed to handle the increased workload.

Synonyms: poorly, insufficiently, deficiently, suboptimally

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inadequately (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈædɪkwətli/

Definition

In a manner that is not sufficient, suitable, or good enough for a particular purpose.

Examples

The report inadequately addressed the core issues, leading to further confusion.
Due to budget cuts, the department was inadequately staffed to handle the increased workload.
The instructions were so inadequately written that nobody could follow them correctly.

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