as in lacking
not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need
an inadequate amount of food on hand for so many unexpected guests
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Recent Examples of inadequate
Circulatory collapse, or circulatory shock, occurs when the body's circulation system is compromised, resulting in inadequate blood flow to the body's vital organs.
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 20 May 2025
At the center of the problem is the nation's inadequate housing supply.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 12 May 2025
Additionally, company restructuring and layoffs is a concern for 25% of respondents, as is inadequate compensation and benefits.
—The Hill, 9 May 2025
The victims claim Prevost failed to open an investigation and sent inadequate information to Rome, while the diocese allowed the priest to continue delivering mass, SNAP claims.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 20 May 2025
At the center of the problem is the nation's inadequate housing supply.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 12 May 2025
Additionally, company restructuring and layoffs is a concern for 25% of respondents, as is inadequate compensation and benefits.
—The Hill, 9 May 2025
The victims claim Prevost failed to open an investigation and sent inadequate information to Rome, while the diocese allowed the priest to continue delivering mass, SNAP claims.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inadequate
Adjective
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There is insufficient scientific evidence to conclude that a black bear hunt is necessary to reduce their numbers to maintain a healthy population and protect their habitat.—
Grant Gelhardt,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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The current proposal to raise the cap from $10,000 to $30,000 is deemed insufficient by these lawmakers, who argue for a higher threshold to benefit their constituents.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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In a job market where interviews are scarce and searches can stretch for months, Marino-Briggs was struck by how often candidates arrived unprepared.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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In a year where momentum is scarce, NASCAR’s 600-mile test provides a chance to put some distance between the good and the great.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Abarth is low cost, high return and should be encouraged.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Still the newcomers flood in, attracted by the climate, lake and lower cost of living than other parts of the country.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2025
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“Inadequate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inadequate. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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