adequate (Meaning)
adequate (a)
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
adequate (s)
sufficient for the purpose
about average; acceptable
adequate (a.)
Equal to some requirement; proportionate, or correspondent; fully sufficient; as, powers adequate to a great work; an adequate definition.
To equalize; to make adequate.
To equal.
Synonyms & Antonyms of adequate
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- lacking
- deficient
- insufficient
- unacceptable
- improper
- inadequate
- unsuitable
- deficient
- unsatisfactory
- wrong
- useless
- unsuitable
- insufficient
- unworthy
- objectionable
- unacceptable
- insufficient
- improper
- inadequate
- wanting
- unfit
- insufficient
- objectionable
- unsatisfactory
- wrong
- lacking
- unfit
- unworthy
- wanting
- useless
Synonyms:
- all right
- OK
- suitable
- serviceable
- worthy
- respectable
- useful
- fairish
- appropriate
- passable
- tolerable
- minimal
Antonyms:
- maximum
- unbearable
- shoddy
- pitiful
- intolerable
- faulty
- scanty
- mean
- shoddy
- faulty
- stingy
- disreputable
- bad
- imperfect
- disreputable
- special
- shabby
- imperfect
- short
- disagreeable
- scanty
- short
- optimal
- stingy
- incomplete
- special
- meager
- disagreeable
- meagre
- optimum
- skimpy
- spare
- lamentable
- intolerable
- meager
- spare
- optimum
- cheap
- bad
- cheap
- defective
- poor
- mean
- meagre
- poor
- pitiful
- indecent
- indecent
- maximum
- skimpy
- incomplete
- lamentable
- defective
- shabby
- unbearable
- optimal
Synonyms:
- due
- average
- common
- right
- proper
- correct
- sufferable
- run-of-mine
- run-of-the-mine
- fair
- middling
- fitting
- mediocre
- bearable
- gratifying
- second-rate
- ordinary
- endurable
- agreeable
- so-so
- indifferent
- up to snuff
- standard
- satisfying
- unexceptional
- meet
Antonyms:
- superlative
- nifty
- keen
- fancy
- grand
- maximized
- nifty
- high-grade
- dissatisfying
- boss
- unparalleled
- maximized
- preeminent
- wonderful
- great
- stellar
- supernal
- miserable
- sensational
- dissatisfying
- prime
- terrific
- superb
- marvelous
- wonderful
- terrific
- execrable
- high-grade
- atrocious
- neat
- atrocious
- prime
- peerless
- extreme
- boss
- sterling
- fancy
- unsurpassed
- marvelous
- marvellous
- noble
- exquisite
- exquisite
- supernal
- first-rate
- unendurable
- dandy
- unsurpassed
- superior
- superior
- matchless
- matchless
- vile
- stellar
- miserly
- fabulous
- splendid
- grand
- supreme
- banner
- par excellence
- exceptional
- unmatched
- par excellence
- fabulous
- execrable
- superlative
- niggardly
- great
- noble
- superb
- swell
- A1
- top
- heavenly
- marvellous
- miserable
- top
- peerless
- unmatched
- first-class
- swell
- neat
- wretched
- sensational
- wretched
- insufferable
- heavenly
- sterling
- premium
- insufferable
- capital
- classic
- vile
- unendurable
- capital
- dandy
- splendid
- divine
- exceptional
- supreme
- keen
- divine
- miserly
- A1
- niggardly
- first-rate
- unparalleled
- classic
- premium
- extreme
- first-class
- preeminent
- banner
adequate Sentence Examples
- The company implemented new safety measures to ensure an adequate level of protection for its employees.
- The student received praise for presenting an adequate analysis of the historical events in the research paper.
- The chef adjusted the recipe to include more spices to achieve an adequate flavor profile for the dish.
- The emergency response team worked swiftly to provide adequate medical care to the accident victims.
- The team leader emphasized the importance of an adequate amount of training to enhance the employees' skills.
- The budget proposal was carefully crafted to allocate adequate funds for each department's needs.
- The government aimed to provide adequate housing for low-income families through a new affordable housing initiative.
- The teacher ensured that the classroom had an adequate supply of learning materials for the upcoming science experiment.
- The hotel promised guests an adequate level of comfort by offering spacious rooms and modern amenities.
- The city upgraded its public transportation system to provide residents with an adequate and efficient means of commuting.
FAQs About the word adequate
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task, sufficient for the purpose, about average; acceptableEqual to some requirement; proportionate, or co
satisfactory, good, okay, acceptable,decent, fine, all right,OK, suitable, serviceable
lacking, deficient, insufficient, unacceptable, improper, inadequate, unsuitable, deficient, unsatisfactory, wrong
The company implemented new safety measures to ensure an adequate level of protection for its employees.
The student received praise for presenting an adequate analysis of the historical events in the research paper.
The chef adjusted the recipe to include more spices to achieve an adequate flavor profile for the dish.
The emergency response team worked swiftly to provide adequate medical care to the accident victims.
