CEFR B2

inadequate

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: insufficient, deficient, unsatisfactory, wanting

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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."

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