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inadequate

UK
/ɪˈnædɪkwət/
US
/ɪˈnædɪkwɪt/

Translations

inadequateadjective
more inadequate
Comp.
most inadequate
Super.
UK
/ɪˈnædɪkwət/
US
/ɪˈnædɪkwɪt/
The resources provided were inadequate for completing the project on time.
Les ressources fournies étaient insuffisantes pour terminer le projet à temps.
incompétentPour une personne manquant des compétences nécessaires.
He felt inadequate in his new role due to his lack of experience.
Il se sentait incompétent dans son nouveau poste en raison de son manque d'expérience.
Additional translations
inadéquatSurtout pour un choix, une solution ou une réponse qui ne convient pas ou ne suffit pas.
Synonyms
incomplete
meager
substandard
poor
unsatisfactory
lacking
deficient
insufficient
Antonyms
adequate
ample
sufficient
inadequatenoun
inadequates
pl
UK
/ɪnˈædɪkwət/
US
/ɪnˈædɪkwət/
Countable, informal: a person considered to be inadequate.
incompétentEmploi substantivé pour désigner une personne jugée incapable ou manquant d'aptitudes.
The manager dismissed them as incompetents and inadequates.
Le manager les a traités d'incompétents et d'inaptes.

Definitions

inadequateadjective
Lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose.
The resources provided were inadequate for completing the project on time.
Not capable or competent; lacking the necessary skills or ability.
He felt inadequate in his new role due to his lack of experience.
inadequatenoun
A person who is regarded as lacking the necessary qualities, abilities, or confidence.
The manager dismissed them as incompetents and inadequates.
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