English Explanatory Dictionary

inadequate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Not adequate; lacking in quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose.
noun
  1. A person who is inadequate.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈædəkwɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-inadequate.wav

Word forms

inadequate more inadequate most inadequate inadæquate inadequates

Etymology

From in- + adequate.

Synonyms

insufficient deficient awanting dismal exiguous geason inadequate lank lean lousy meager measly paltry poor raunchy scant scantling scanty scarce skimpy sleazy slender spare sparse threadbare unsatisfactory unsufficient wanting wanty

Antonyms

abundant adequate enough plentiful sufficient unexiguous

Related words

inadequacy subminimal

Derived words

inadequately inadequateness
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