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What is another word for Inadequate? – 132 Inadequate Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    insufficient deficient lacking incomplete imperfect unfit unqualified inept incompetent ineffective inefficient unsatisfactory unacceptable poor subpar substandard mediocre inferior meager scant sparse sketchy flawed faulty weak feeble fragile shallow shoddy amateurish unskilled ineffectual incapable

    Meaning of Inadequate

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "inadequate" refers to something that is not enough or of poor quality, lacking the necessary strength, skill, or experience to do something.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "inadequate" as insufficient for a specific purpose or need, or not meeting the required standards.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "inadequate" as not good enough or not having the necessary qualities, skills, or experience.

    Example Uses

    • The company's inadequate response to the crisis led to a significant loss of customers.
    • The hotel room was small and inadequate for a family of four.
    • The new employee's inadequate training made it difficult for him to perform his duties effectively.
    • The government's inadequate funding for education has resulted in a shortage of qualified teachers.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    sufficient adequate complete perfect fit qualified skilled competent effective efficient satisfactory acceptable excellent superior ample abundant extensive comprehensive thorough robust strong capable proficient skilled talented

    Related Nouns

    shortage deficiency lack insufficiency inadequacy flaw fault weakness imperfection incompetence ineffectiveness inefficiency unsatisfactoriness unacceptability poverty scarcity meagerness sparseness sketchiness flawlessness faultlessness

    Related Verbs

    lack need require want insufficient deficient fall short fail disappoint underperform malfunction break down deteriorate decline weaken undermine compromise jeopardize imperil threaten exhaust deplete

    Related Adjectives

    sufficient adequate complete perfect fit qualified skilled competent effective efficient satisfactory acceptable excellent superior ample abundant extensive comprehensive thorough robust strong capable proficient skilled talented weak feeble fragile shallow shoddy amateurish