Inadequate - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ɪnˈædɪkwət|  American pronunciation of the word inadequate
Brit.  |ɪnˈædɪkwət|  British pronunciation of the word inadequate

adjective

- of insufficient quantity to meet a need (syn: jejune, poor, short)
an inadequate income

Extra examples

These supplies are inadequate to meet our needs.

We were given very inadequate information.

I felt inadequate to the task.

Her brother's success and popularity always made her feel inadequate.

The supply of water is inadequate for the trip.

The supply is inadequate to meet the demand.

The parking facilities are inadequate for a busy shopping centre.

The building's electrical system was completely inadequate.

The new air conditioning system proved inadequate.

The teacher made us feel inadequate and stupid if we made mistakes.

Colleges have been inadequately funded for years.

The children have inadequate medical care and little formal education.

...some would insist that the military's budget is still inadequate...

The city is faced with inadequate housing and a lack of employment.

...his braggadocio hid the fact that he felt personally inadequate...

Word forms

adjective
singular: inadequate
plural: inadequates
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