inadequately

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.

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈædɪkwətli/

Synonyms of inadequately

Words with a similar meaning to inadequately:

• poorly
• insufficiently
• deficiently
• suboptimally

Antonyms of inadequately

Words with the opposite meaning to inadequately:

• adequately
• sufficiently
• properly