inadequate

/in'ædikwit/
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inadequate

The family's inadequate income makes it difficult to afford groceries.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not sufficient to meet a need or demand; insufficient: Describes something that is not enough in quantity, quality, or degree for a specific purpose.
    • Lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task; not capable or competent: Describes a person, thing, or action that is not fit or suitable for a particular role or function.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The company's safety measures were deemed inadequate by the inspectors.
    • His inadequate explanation failed to convince anyone.
    • She felt inadequate for the leadership role.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be inadequate to the task/demand": To not have the necessary ability or resources to handle a specific job or requirement.
    • The old software system was inadequate to the task of processing the new data volume.
  • "to find something inadequate": To judge or consider something as not being sufficient or suitable.
    • The committee found the proposal inadequate and requested a revision.
Variants and Related Words
  • Inadequacy (n): The state or quality of being inadequate; a failing or shortcoming.
    • The report highlighted the inadequacies in the current policy.
  • Inadequately (adv): In a manner that is not sufficient or competent.
    • The problem was inadequately addressed.
Synonyms
  • Insufficient: Not enough.
  • Deficient: Lacking in some necessary quality or element.
  • Unsatisfactory: Not good enough to meet a standard or hope.
  • Unfit: Not of the necessary quality or standard.
Antonyms
  • Adequate: Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.
  • Sufficient: Enough; adequate.
  • Competent: Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • "to fall short": To fail to reach a required or expected standard; to be inadequate.
    • The fundraising efforts fell short of their goal.
  • "not up to scratch/par": Not reaching an acceptable standard; inadequate.
    • His recent performance has not been up to scratch.
inadequate

The family's inadequate income makes it difficult to afford groceries.

Adjective
  1. not sufficient to meet a need
    • an inadequate income
    • a poor salary
    • money is short
    • on short rations
    • food is in short supply
    • short on experience
  2. lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
    • inadequate training
    • the staff was inadequate
    • she was unequal to the task

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