inadequate (Meaning)

Wordnet

inadequate (a)

lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

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inadequate (s)

of insufficient quantity to meet a need

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inadequate (a.)

Not adequate; unequal to the purpose; insufficient; deficient; as, inadequate resources, power, conceptions, representations, etc.

inadequate Sentence Examples

  1. The candidate's qualifications were inadequate for the demanding position.
  2. The research data was inadequate to draw a meaningful conclusion.
  3. The compensation offered was inadequate to attract top talent.
  4. The warning signs were inadequate to prevent the disaster.
  5. The resources provided were inadequate to complete the project on time.
  6. The security measures were inadequate to deter potential threats.
  7. The teacher's salary was inadequate to meet their basic needs.
  8. The medical treatment received was inadequate to relieve the patient's suffering.
  9. The safety protocols were inadequate, leading to a workplace accident.
  10. The housing provided for refugees was inadequate, failing to meet their basic living requirements.

FAQs About the word inadequate

lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task, of insufficient quantity to meet a needNot adequate; unequal to the purpose; insufficient; deficien

scarce,lacking, insufficient, low,deficient, wanting, unacceptable, shy, short, unsatisfactory

adequate, enough, ample, plentiful, ample, abundant, generous, abundant, sufficient, enough

The candidate's qualifications were inadequate for the demanding position.

The research data was inadequate to draw a meaningful conclusion.

The compensation offered was inadequate to attract top talent.

The warning signs were inadequate to prevent the disaster.