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Inadequate

Ih-NA-duh-kwuht

/ˌɪˈnædʌkwʌt/

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inadequate

Dictionary meaning

Lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task.

Examples

  • Inadequate training.
  • An inadequate income.

Synonyms: unequal

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