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
TCUs also provide resources to overcome barriers such as a lack of internet access, inadequate transportation, and scarce childcare.
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Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Jeddah’s coastal environment already faces significant stress from rapid urbanization and inadequate wastewater treatment infrastructure.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
But how adequate or inadequate is that £500?
—Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
The plaintiff said these consequences were inadequate given the circumstances.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inadequate
Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Jeddah’s coastal environment already faces significant stress from rapid urbanization and inadequate wastewater treatment infrastructure.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
But how adequate or inadequate is that £500?
—Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
The plaintiff said these consequences were inadequate given the circumstances.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inadequate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inadequate
Adjective
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That is not to say that his coverage abilities are in any way lacking, but the Jaguars might see more value in Hunter catching passes to start.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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It can be used to crudely express boredom, annoyance or to signal that something is self-indulgent or lacking purpose.—
Sofi Zeman
August 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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If reserves prove insufficient—or are poorly disclosed—confidence can collapse overnight.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The prosecutor said there was insufficient evidence to support that charge.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Treat storage as a scarce public good.—
Phil De Luna,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Water is scarce, rationed to just three hours a day in some districts, and packs of stray dogs roam the city.—
Yegor Mostovshikov,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The report said that water storage in Washington’s five reservoirs in the Yakima River Basin has dropped sharply, bringing levels, at times, to some of the lowest measured since record-keeping started in 1971.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The ultra-low-cost model clearly isn't providing customer satisfaction, even if the fares look cheap.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Inadequate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inadequate. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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