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inadequate

UK
/ɪˈnædɪkwət/
US
/ɪˈnædɪkwɪt/

Translations

inadequateadjective
more inadequate
Comp.
most inadequate
Super.
UK
/ɪˈnædɪkwət/
US
/ɪˈnædɪkwɪt/
His response to the situation was inadequate.
Его реакция на ситуацию была неадекватной.
The resources provided were inadequate for the project.
Предоставленные ресурсы были недостаточными для проекта.
The equipment was inadequate for the task.
Оборудование было несоответствующим для задачи.
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.

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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